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Observation: Moab

Observation Date
2/27/2016
Observer Name
Justin Caggiano
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Haystack
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Winds kept the snow cool long enough for me to safely ski on the sunny West aspect.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Punch crust getting off the summit led to beautiful smooth firm corn down the majority of the face. At the very bottom of the run I encountered loose wet snow.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
As the days heat up be prepared to get up and off early before wet slides become a reality.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
11,600'
Comments
A great tour with Luna. We skied out to boren mesa before climbing back to the road. Not the most efficient exit, but a beautiful forest.
Luna sets a quick pace on the ascent.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low