Obs-Snow Profile: Moab 12/20/2011

Observer Name: 
Max Forgensi
Observation Date: 
12/20/2011
Region: 
Moab
Weather
Sky: 
Clear
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Weather Comments: 

Sun has been affecting south and west aspects to at least 11,300'.  Very thin snow pack on these aspects have a variety of crusts...zipper, breakable, supportable and coral reef. 

Clear cold nights have been prime for the formation of surface hoar on sheltered north and east aspects to tree line.  No agent of destruction (wind, sun, rain, enough traffic) are present currently and has the potential to become buried. 

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions: 
Powder
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust

Red Flags

Cracking
Collapsing
Rapid Warming
Elevation: 
11200'
Aspect: 
East
Slope Angle: 
30
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snow_profile_location: 
United States
38° 30' 16.4664" N, 109° 13' 28.4592" W
Comments - Photos - Videos (group 1)

Performing an extended column test below Mann's Peak

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Comments - Photos - Videos (group 2)

Result of the ECT = ECTP 11  30 cm down on surface hoar/depth hoar...2.0 mm persistent faceted crystals. 

Quality 1 Sudden Planar Shear

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Observed Danger Rating: 
Moderate
Forecast Danger Rating: 
Moderate
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