Observation: Dory Canyon

Observation Date

2/23/2013

Observer Name

Chris Benson

Region

Moab

Location Name or Route

Corkscrew Glades

Weather

Sky

Obscured

Precipitation

Light Snowfall

Wind Direction

West

Wind Speed

Moderate

Weather Comments

after a brief clearing the storm came in with gusty winds from the west

Snow Characteristics

Snow Characteristics Comments

10 inches of storms no sat on a variety of surfaces. near tree line on northern aspects the snowpack seem to be very punchy and weak

Red Flags

Red Flags Comments

collapsing was noted by a member of our party

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

New Snow

Problem #1 Comments

the January 26th interface seems to be the biggest problem out there with numerous slabs resting on this weak snow.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer