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Observation: Moab
Observation Date
1/10/2015
Observer Name
Brian Sparks
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Corkscrew glades
Weather
Sky
Broken
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Soft refaceted snow at surface on shady and sheltered slopes, crust on all south through west exposures, wide spread surface hoar on all aspects. 70 cm total snow depth. Very thin weak layer at 42cm, possibly buried surface hoar. Weak layer collapses with moderate stress but does not propagate.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,900'
Slope Angle
34°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
