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Observation: La Sal Mountains

Observation Date
1/17/2016
Observer Name
Murdock
Region
Moab » La Sal Mountains
Location Name or Route
Miners Basin
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Recent winds have created shallow wind slabs but sheltered areas are still holding settled powder. Overall total snowpack was approx 160 cm. Near ground faceting but the rest of the column had no obvious weak layers.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
25°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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