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Observation: Moab

Observation Date
1/11/2015
Observer Name
Nate Ament
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Pinto Glades to Chair 11 Moraine
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Weather Comments
Intermittent fog and low clouds. Pockets of very dense fog on the La Sal Loop road and Geyser Pass road in the morning. Pockets of very dense sledders on the way down...
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Sun crusts on south and west aspects were slightly stronger than Saturday with variable pockets in trees and shade. North and northwest aspects on Chair 11 moraine had a softer but mostly supportive base. Relatively fast skiing for the low angle and easy to see any lurking rocks. Low angle north facing trees had a variable base with firmer areas where a lot of heavy "snow bombs" had fallen from tree limbs. Looks like we may have been the first to use the exit route connecting to the lower meadow this year, but there wasn't too much log-stepping to be done.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low