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Observation: Gold Basin

Observation Date
12/23/2014
Observer Name
Mark Sevenoff
Region
Moab » Gold Basin
Location Name or Route
Out to Gold Basin study plot & back via sled.
Weather
Sky
Few
Weather Comments
Clear & cold= about 25F
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
slightly upside down, 5" new with 32" total at stake.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Comments
Gold basin got a good amount of wind and some wetter snow that really stuck to the rock faces it appears
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate