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Observation: Gold Basin

Observation Date
1/3/2016
Observer Name
Matt Van Scoyoc
Region
Moab » Gold Basin
Location Name or Route
TeleGold
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Weather Comments
Warmer than expected. Skinning in base layer and shell. No wind to speak of today.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Snow pit at the top of TeleGold revealed the usual suspect (our persistent slab). Also several ski pole probes along the tour suggested it is widespread.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
10,700'
Slope Angle
30°
Comments
For the most part the snow was wind and sun effected. A wind crust was wide spread throughout Red Snow Cirque and in TeleGold (although pockets of good turns were available).
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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