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Observation: Dory Canyon

Observation Date
1/3/2016
Observer Name
Evan
Region
Moab » Dory Canyon
Location Name or Route
Noriega's Backside
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Winds were still calm. Clouds high overhead. Warm temps. in the 40's
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Surface hoar in open areas. Still powder in some protected areas. Lots of tree bombs falling from trees, roller balls etc. as things warmed but never sloppy. Obs limited to low angle NW facing terrain. Fun skiing
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
no red flags observed
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Found some buried stiff slabby spots with pole handle probes above tree line around the summit ridge
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate