Observation: Moab

Observation Date

2/1/2014

Observer Name

Mark Sevenoff

Region

Moab

Location Name or Route

Julies, PreLaurel Peak, Goldminers run into upper Gold Basin

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

Northwest

Weather Comments

Very slight wind at Pre Laurel weather station, and valley fog/clouds blowing up the mtn. Inversion conditions in Moab this AM

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

New Snow Density

Medium

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Damp

Snow Characteristics Comments

Everything from low density powder in sheltered N. aspects, to damp powder on S. facing lower elevation (bottom of Goldminers)

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

New Snow

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate