Observer Name
Trenbeath
Observation Date
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 2, 2024
Region
Moab » Gold Basin » Exxon's Folly
Location Name or Route
Exxon's Folly
Elevation
11,100'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
200'
Vertical
700'
Comments
Avalanche is a repeat runner and one of many that ran during a natural cycle on Friday, Feb 2. A storm system in two waves deposited 5" on the night of Feb 1, followed by an additional 6" on Feb 2, with a combined SWE of 1.4". This particular avalanche was unsurprising from this load due the nature of the terrain and frequent runner status. What was surprising was the fairly widespread cycle that also occurred.
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