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Observation: Moffit Basin

Observation Date
12/31/2023
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Joey Manship
Region
Uintas » Moffit Basin
Location Name or Route
Upper Moffit Basin
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Stunning day with clear skies, warm temps, and light winds
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Loud pow... great riding... easy travel today with snow-pro Joey Manship.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No glaring red flags
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Snow surface is growing weaker by the day.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
We really had to hunt for this. Deeply buried weak layers are dormant now, but something to keep an eye on when winter returns.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
10,500'
Slope Angle
21°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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