Avalanche

Avalanche: Moab

Chris BensonMoab
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Avalanche

Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3597 m

Observed one slab avalanche (SS-R1-D2-N) in Upper Beaver Basin on a NE aspect above treeline. Observed several dry-loose avalanches above treeline on a variety of aspects across several peaks in the range. Winds were 10-25 mph from the north and transporting snow.

Dry-loose on South aspect of Tomasaki.

Debris in Upper Dark Canyon east aspect.

Dry-loose on NE aspect of Tukno.