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Observation: Moffit Peak

Observation Date
4/21/2018
Observer Name
Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Bear River Ranger District » Bear River West Fork » Moffit Peak SE Face
Location Name or Route
Moffit Peak
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Clear and cool start to the day, winds only an issue along the ridge lines and conditions warmed up, but most slopes held firm with little wet activity. Stellar day on the north slope with decent riding and turning.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Pretty straight forward spring snow conditions with the east facing slopes heating up first and high north is starting to see the warm spring sun. No real wet activity to speak of, some damp snow and a few rollers balls, but conditions help up quite well for the first half of the day.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
Very minor soft wind slabs on east facing slopes, but these were quickly settling out and getting harder to trigger.
Comments
The last few days have seen winds from a northwest through northeast direction which created a few shallow, but minor wind slabs just off the ridge lines on east through south facing slopes. These were cracking out early in the day, but with the warming temperatures less of an issue.
Both riders and skiers were enjoying decent spring conditions with very supportable snow and beautiful clear skies.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate