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Observation: Moab

Observation Date
12/1/2015
Observer Name
Evan
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
North Woods
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Calm winds at tree line. Signs of moderate to intense transport at ridgetops
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
medium size Surface Hoar present on surface. Boot pen. to about mid calf. Ski pen greater than 4 in
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
turned around at tree line, limited obs at tree line. No red flags observed below tree line
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
could still feel strong supportive wind crusts suggestive of persistent slab under the newest snow. stuck to low angles so nothing was reactive. Once again no obs from above tree line
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low