Observer Name
Trenbeath
Observation Date
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Region
Moab » Gold Basin » Noriega Face
Location Name or Route
Noriega's Face
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
400'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Avalanche occurred as a result of Dec 26-27 storm event that produced 19" of snow at 2.6" SWE. This is a reapat runner this season. Several other large avalanches were observed in Gold Basin the same day. Failure is assumed to be on a known persistent weak layer of facets 30-40 cms above the ground that formed during the November high pressure.
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