Avalanche

Avalanche: Corkscrew Glades

T. Nauman, J DarlingMoab
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Quick report

Slope Angle
37°

Avalanche

Slab Width
457 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
381 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
107 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northwest
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3261 m

Looks like most of the Corkscrew face went with the last storm cycle. A crown was observed right below the upper ridge, and along some of the small gaps ~2/3 up the slope. Was probably triggered by wind loading from ridge and then broke on the deep faceted weak layer we have been observing on similar slopes.