Observation Date
2/17/2013
Observer Name
Anne Morrison
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
North Woods
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Wind was moving snow on peaks as well as at lower elevations.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
The storm snow from last weekend has settled.
South slopes are starting to get sun crusts.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
There has clearly been much wind movement of snow above treeline. South slopes have been scoured.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
As we skied below tree line, no windslab problems were observed.
Avalanche Problem #2 Comments
North woods has seen lots of skier traffic. Still pockets of fluffy snow to be found.
Southern slopes are starting to see melt/freeze patterns. The snowpack felt stable and supportive.
