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Observation Date
3/27/2015
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Bear River Ranger District » Bear River West Fork » Moffit Basin
Location Name or Route
Moffit Peak
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Sun starting to dampen steep, sun-exposed aspects.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

The full spring-time gamut from soft, cold snow up high...

... to damp snow on steep sun-baked slopes.

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No real red flags to speak of.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments

While not as large and connected as in years past, cornices definitely have the potential to ruin your day if you're on the receiving end of their wrath.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate