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Observation: Moab

Observation Date
2/5/2014
Observer Name
Murdock
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Julies
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
16"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Very light and deep snow conditions
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Comments
16" of new snow on the storm board today. 55" total at the Gold Basin Plot. Dug a quick pit on a north facing slope at the end of the the road. Starting from the ground about 30" of completely rotten old snow and then a 2.5-3 " medium soft slab that I think was from last weeks storm? and then 12" of very light density snow from the last few days. Got an uneven and irregular shear at the new snow/slab interface with 4 taps from the elbow (CT 14).
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates