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Observation: Moab

Observation Date
1/21/2014
Observer Name
Evan Clapper
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Laurel Highway
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Sunny and warming
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
becoming shallower- Ground hazards real concern. Diminishing fun factor
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
hollow sounds above tree line. broke off a thin (2"-3") slab on top of facets/buried surface hoar near some trees on low angle terrain, could be problematic with increased pitch and more load.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate

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