Observer Name
Trenbeath
Observation Date
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 18, 2019
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Talking Mountain Cirque - Lone Pine
Elevation
11,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
1,500'
Vertical
800'
Comments
Large and impressive avalanche that propagated across several terrain features from NE facing Talking Mountain Cirque, over a sub ridge into N facing Lone Pine, and over into the moraines of lower Middle Cirque. Occurred as part of a widespread natural cycle. Three day storm totals were up to 18" of snow and 2" SWE. Strong SW winds tipped the scale. Failed on early December facets.
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