Observation: Laurel Highway

Observation Date

3/25/2021

Observer Name

Renee Shapiro

Region

Moab » Laurel Highway

Location Name or Route

Laurel Glades, La Sals

Red Flags

Heavy Snowfall

Wind Loading

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

High winds (from all directions), lots of scoured slopes and textured snow

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

New Snow

Problem #2 Comments

8-12 inches of new, low density precip over March 24-27

Snow Profile

Aspect

Southwest

Elevation

11,100'

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate