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Observation: Moab

Observation Date
12/20/2014
Observer Name
Matthew Van Scoyoc
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
United States
Weather
Sky
Broken
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Trap doors were observed on the Pre-Laurel Hwy and localized whoomphing was heard at tree line, just above The North Woods (where we take off our skins).
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Comments
We took a short tour yesterday in The North Woods. The snow was really good in there, where there was coverage. You need to keep your tips up in the bottom to avoid the dead fall. Good skiing in there.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate