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Observation Date
1/3/2014
Observer Name
Steve Cote
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
Nebo loop Road, near the summit
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Weather was clear and warming, did not see any snow transport
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

All over the map from supportable wind slabs to facets to the ground

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
The snow pack is getting past bad to terrible.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #1 Comments

Did see two loose snow avalanches on a SE aspect in the upper bowls of Nebo

Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,200'
Slope Angle
28°
Comments

The danger is mostly low as most of the slopes are faceted with only weak slabs, Snowmobiles have tested some of the steep slopes with no evidence of slides. There maybe some loaded slopes that have MODERATE RISK and taking a ride in a slide would be like a cheese grater over rocks and logs.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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