Observation: La Sal Mountains

Observation Date

12/14/2013

Observer Name

Ed Grote

Region

Moab » La Sal Mountains

Location Name or Route

Tele Gold

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

Northwest

Wind Speed

Light

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

Medium shear at ground level. Other layers consolidated, bonded. 40 inches of snow pack on northeast exposure.

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northeast

Elevation

10,700'

Slope Angle

30°

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate