Observation: Moab

Observation Date

1/26/2023

Observer Name

Brackelsberg

Region

Moab

Location Name or Route

Medicine Lake

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

North

Wind Speed

Moderate

Weather Comments

Very cold morning. -4F at the trailhead. A moderate North wind picked up around 9 AM.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Dense Loose

Wind Crust

Snow Characteristics Comments

East to South aspects above 11,300' had a wind crust on them. This crust ranged from 3-8 cm and from breakable to cracking to supportable.

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Low

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Low

Coordinates