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Observation: Moab

Observation Date
11/21/2015
Observer Name
Nate Ament
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Pinto Glades
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Sunny and mid 30s.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Thin and alternating melt-freeze and wind crust on exposed W-S aspects. Most crusts exposed to the sun had loosened up by 1 PM and made for surprisingly good skiing. Snow depth varied from 16-28".
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southwest
Elevation
10,800'
Comments
WSW at 10,800'. ~65 cm depth. CT 26 Q3 @ 50 cm.
View across to Coyote Chute and Laurel Highway
Need better non-motorized signage at the base of Pinto Glades. Several snowbikes passed sign and tracked up slope.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low