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Observation: Moab

Observation Date
2/5/2014
Observer Name
Evan Clapper
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
laurel highway
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
east facing aspect developing a thin surface hoar layer at the surface
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Cracking
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
observed avalanches below tree line on steep east face (between Folly and Noriega) ran through the trees. Skinning back up North Woods (far skiers left, more east facing) observed lots of whumps and collapsing resulting in cracks, one propagated 20 yards out jumping from tree to tree with a visible collapse dropping the surface 4 to six inches. Also lots of unusual natural "cracks" like mini schrunds possibly from creep or glide. Definite soft slab blocks in ski tracks, all below tree line
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable