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Observation: Moab

Observation Date
12/5/2013
Observer Name
Will Kelley
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
South Mountain
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Burrrr....It's cold up there folks, and it's veritable powder storage facility too.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Shallow, but supportable base with medium density powder on top combined with cold temps makes for decent skiing, still beware of ground hazzard and watch out in the trees. Nice settlement from the recent storm. 30-40 inches on the ground. The wet storm from the end of Nov. has consolidated into a nice base.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Red Flags Comments
Saw recent activity on southern aspects, mostly point release sluffs off rocky areas.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
10,600'
Slope Angle
30°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate