Observer Name
T. Nauman, J Darling
Observation Date
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 2, 2023
Region
Moab » Corkscrew Glades
Location Name or Route
Corkscrew
Elevation
10,700'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3.5'
Width
1,500'
Vertical
1,250'
Comments
Looks like most of the Corkscrew face went with the last storm cycle. A crown was observed right below the upper ridge, and along some of the small gaps ~2/3 up the slope. Was probably triggered by wind loading from ridge and then broke on the deep faceted weak layer we have been observing on similar slopes.
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