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Observation: La Sal Mountains

Observation Date
1/10/2014
Observer Name
Matthew Van Scoyoc
Region
Moab » La Sal Mountains
Location Name or Route
Julies Glade-North Woods
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
New snow moving around with the wind. Some evidence of wind scour in Laurel Meadows.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Wind loaded pockets of near the ridge line.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Wind loaded pockets of near the ridge line.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
10,000'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments
Dust on crust, but pretty good skiing in Julies and the North Woods.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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