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Observation: Moab

Observation Date
3/2/2014
Observer Name
Christopher Murray
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Geyser Pass Rd., La Sal Mtns.
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Weather Comments
Warm and calm
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Saw a small roadside slab cut by a snowmobile on a northerly aspect. Just indicative of the instabilities on wind loaded terrain on northerly aspects.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,000'
Slope Angle
37°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates