Observation: Showoff

Observation Date

3/12/2026

Observer Name

Garcia

Region

Moab » Laurel Highway » Showoff

Location Name or Route

Laurel Highway, Showoff

Weather

Sky

Few

Wind Direction

West

Wind Speed

Light

Weather Comments

Light westerly winds above 11,200 feet. Another warm and sunny day, with a few high thin clouds.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Melt-Freeze Crust

Damp

Snow Characteristics Comments

The mountains got a solid overnight refreeze. I skied Showoff around 1 PM, and I was a little too early for corn skiing. It would have been prime late this afternoon. The bottom third of my run was soft and fun. The snow surface was damp below 10,300 feet.

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

A somewhat interesting pit profile, compared to other recent pits, which are a mix of crusts and facets. This slope holds very weak snow overall and appears to have deteriorated during the prolonged dry spell. The XMAS rain crust was impossible to detect and has turned to facets. ECTN23 beneath a 4F+ slab. Gain some elevation, and the slabs are thicker and harder. Human-triggered avalanches remain possible where hard slabs rest above weak structure.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Coordinates

Observation: Showoff

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