Obs-Snow Profile: Moab 12/14/2011

Observer Name:

Pat L.

Region:

Moab

Observation Date:

12/14/2011

Location or Route:

Laurel Highway to Julie's Glade

Weather

Sky:

Broken

Wind Speed:

Calm

Weather Comments:

Clouds were hovering over the high peaks of the Lasals today. The sun didn't break out to early afternoon.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth:

10"

Snow Surface Conditions:

Powder

Snow Characteristic Comments:

With the lack of wind today or yesterday during the storm, there is no wind slab build-up to worry about yet.

Red Flags

Recent Avalanches

Collapsing

Red Flag Comments:

I did observe one natural avalanche in Exxon's Folly which ran sometime during yesterday's storm. See pic below. Trail breaking was difficult because of sinking down into the faceted layers near the ground. There was extensive settlement/collapsing in the meadows and along low angle slopes.

Elevation:

10900'

Aspect:

North

Northeast

Slope Angle:

snow_profile_location:

United States

38° 27' 54.0504" N, 109° 15' 9.036" W

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Observed Danger Rating:

High

Forecast Danger Rating:

High

Snow Profile Location

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