Observation: Moab

Observation Date
3/30/2018
Observer Name
Brian Sparks
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Talking Mountain Cirque
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Mix of sun and wind crust with occasional soft surface facets.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
11,000'
Slope Angle
24°
Comments
I had no results in an ECT. The entire column finally failed after significant load (3rd drop kick). The near surface facets were getting deeper and softer with elevation and increased slope angle. By early afternoon south facing slopes were warming and wet but no wet slides, stuffs or rollerballs were observed before 2pm.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate