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Avalanche: Upper Moffit Basin

Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Observation Date
Monday, February 8, 2021
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Region
Uintas » Upper Moffit Basin
Location Name or Route
Upper Moffit Basin
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Depth
3.5'
Width
250'
Vertical
400'
Comments
Multiple, cornice triggered, natural slides in Upper Moffit Basin. Average crowns are in the three foot range, a few slight deeper.... a few slightly shallower, breaking to weak snow near the ground.
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