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Observation: Moab

Observation Date
12/12/2015
Observer Name
Matt Van Scoyoc
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Exon's Folly
Weather
Sky
Broken
Weather Comments
Clear to scattered clouds. Temps warm, probably around mid 20's.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3'
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
3" of fresh snow on top of variable conditions. The upper half of the run had a punchy breakable crust. The lower half was hero snow. The conditions improved the further you went to skiers left, toward the ridge, as the snow is more protected from sun effects.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Pockets of wind slab above old avy debris. I popped a little wind loaded pocket that had some good cracking, but didn't move.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate