Observer Name
Trenbeath
Observation Date
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Avalanche Date
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Region
Moab » Gold Basin » Exxons Folley
Location Name or Route
Exxon's Folly
Elevation
10,600'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
2.5'
Width
70'
Vertical
400'
Comments
This avalanche occurred during a severe wind loading event with 13" of new snow and sustained 35-45 mph winds. We had been tracking a spotty layer of facets that was covered up on Valentines Day. It is unknown if this avalanche failed on that layer or on the Feb 22 Interface.
Comments
On the day this avalanche was observed we dug a snowpit on NE aspect at a similar elevation and noted the following weak layers/interfaces.
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