Observation Date
2/14/2026
Observer Name
Ryan Huels
Region
Moab » Brumley Creek
Location Name or Route
Burn Off Ridge
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Weather Comments
Foggy and obscured sky with unseasonably warm temperatures around 10000’ right around freezing. Sky cleared in the evening. Tomorrow and Monday are cloudy with warm temperatures in the mid 30’s before a cooling temperatures and a chance for snow throughout the week beginning on Tuesday evening.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
4-5 inches of new snow between 9500’ and 10000’ that was very damp. Even on N facing aspects below 10000’ the snow became damp and heavy in the late afternoon, reminiscent of “sierra cement.” Head up high if you’re looking for soft snow tomorrow.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Evidence of previous wind loading onto NW-N-E facing slopes from S/SW winds during our recent storm. Some isolated cracking on the damp new snow in my tour
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
While I do not feel that the new 5” of snow is enough to tip the scale yet, I would be concerned and cautious on leeward slopes facing NW-N-E near and above treeline where deeper deposits of snow may have settled into a more cohesive slab on top of our previously faceted and weak snowpack. SW winds will continue to transport snow for the next few days.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Snowpack is almost entirely faceted below the new snow. With more snow on the way next week, this will become a problem.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
10,000'
Slope Angle
17°
Comments
Pit at 10K on a NW aspect showing an entirely faceted snowpack below our new 12cm with a total height of 57cm.
Thin but supportable snow for turning on W-NW facing slopes between 9500’ and 10000’. Head higher for the best snow quality as the new snow was very dense, but just enough for some quick and easy laps.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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