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Observation: Mt. Haystack

Observation Date
2/9/2013
Observer Name
Max Forgensi
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Haystack saddle north
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
4 inches of snow accumulated during today's tour.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

Variable conditions. Mostly supportable. Creamy conditions on the north aspect of Mt Haystack saddle. South face supportable/breakable crust.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Red Flags Comments
Storm snow avalanches and/or loose snow stuffs will increase in concern as storm continues.

Great tour to a seldom visited area. Mature forest. Past avalanche activity. Some R2D2 activity on the north aspect of Mt. Haystack.