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Observation: Laurel Highway

Observation Date
3/19/2023
Observer Name
Van Wetter
Region
Moab » Laurel Highway
Location Name or Route
Horse Creek
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Heavy winds made for variable skiing on N and NE aspects near and above treeline. Strong southerly winds and snow transport on ridges. Wind slabs and crusts found up high.
Comments
This avalanche occurred on a NE facing slope at ~11,400 ft. Skier 1 skied the far left line first. Skier 2 entered through the trees above and found a reactive point in a wind slab ~4in thick. Skier 2 traversed left and finished his run. Other point releases observed.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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