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Observation: Moab

Observation Date
2/8/2014
Observer Name
Mark Sevenoff
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Laurel Hwy. up to Pre Laurel Wx. station & N. Woods
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Moderate winds at Pre Laurel weather station loading N. facing slopes into Horse Creek
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
Settling & cracking on many lee slopes
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
lee side of Julies. Easily propagated with little weight
Cornice "stomping" produced this easy shear into horse creek. Just the top 8"-10" of windblown snow. Looks like a repeater since other debris was down below previously. Low vis, so hard to tell for sure.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable