Observer Name
Dave Garcia
Observation Date
Friday, February 16, 2018
Avalanche Date
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Talking Mountain Cirque (Observer's Right, NE Face)
Elevation
11,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
450'
Vertical
400'
Comments
One of two natural avalanches observed today in Talking Mountain Cirque. Slide was observed from a far distance from the summit of Pre Laurel Peak. Depth and size of the slide are estimated from a distance. Starting zone is steep, 35 to 40 degrees. The slide most likely occurred on Thursday night or possibly during the day time.
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