UDOT PLANNED AVALANCHE CLOSURES!!

Observation: Moab

Observation Date
12/10/2018
Observer Name
Hays
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Gold Basin
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Two small collapses noted in Gold Basin. One in low angle trees east of Lone Pine, one between Lone Pine and the first small frozen lake on the exit route.
Breakable crust on sunny aspects, good snow on shady aspects but hazard is likely considerable on steep NW-E upper elevation slopes.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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