Avalanche

Avalanche: Upper Horse Creek

TrenbeathMoab
View on map

Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
457 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
381 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3505 m

Typical large avalanche for Horse Creek with heavy snowfall and strong SW winds. Mountains received 40" of snow and 3.5 - 4" of water during the storm cycle of Jan 20-23. Winds averaged 30-40 mph with gusts to 70. Old Reliable!