Avalanche: observer low left Noriegas 2/12/2010

Observation Date:

02/13/2010

Occurrence Date:

02/12/2010

Occurrence Time:

Unknown

Region:

observer low left Noriegas
Noriega Face
Gold Basin
Moab

Location

38° 27' 46.674" N, 109° 16' 14.8512" W

Avalanche Characteristics

Elevation:

10100'

Aspect:

Northeast

Slope Angle:

Trigger:

Natural

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Weak Layer:

Surface Hoar

Depth (avg):

14"

Width:

100'

Vertical:

400'

Snow Profile

Snow Profile Comments:

This is a pit from yesterday at South Mountain. Similar Elevation and Aspect to the Noriega's slides we saw today. Likely Surface hoar problem from around Feb 1st. coverd by Feb 5-7 snowfall. Still active! This pit has been dug in an area with a much deeper snowpack and does not reflect the Depth Hoar/NSF problems we have in the central and northern groups. Probably quite representative in the upper pack though.

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