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Avalanche: Tukno NE Face

Observer Name
Trenbeath
Observation Date
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Region
Moab » Gold Basin » Tukno NE Face
Location Name or Route
Tukno NE Face
Elevation
11,100'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Sympathetic Release
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
250'
Vertical
200'
Comments
Avalanche occurred as a result of Dec 26-27 storm event that produced 19" of snow at 2.6" SWE. 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. Avalanche detailed is labeled H. It could have been sympatheically released or connected to Avalanche G.
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