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Observation: Moab

Observation Date
11/13/2015
Observer Name
Justin Caggiano
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Funnel
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Blue bird and warm skinning in the sun.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
High quality but, variable conditions. Springy and soft wind lips up high. Creamy in the middle. Crust and dense near the bottom where it was sun affected. Skiing was about boot top deep.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
We felt womping while skinning out of gold basin. We observed various sluffs and folding on aspects of Tuk No from the Laurel Hwy. Surface hoar and faceting in micro climates along the run.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Potential for a weak layer between new snow and surface hoar.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
11,700'
Slope Angle
30°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate