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Observation: La Sal Mountains

Observation Date
11/23/2013
Observer Name
Chris Benson
Region
Moab » La Sal Mountains
Location Name or Route
middle range
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Small test slopes fractured. Widespread cracking (15m). Storm snow was punchy and "upside down". Wind slabs forming on northerly slopes near tree line.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Questionable bonding and mid stprm density inversion making some touchy conditons. May become more slabby as storm slab settles.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable