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Observation: Moab

Observation Date
2/3/2021
Observer Name
Chris Benson
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
Burro Ridge/Haystack Zone
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Winds were transporting some snow. My tracks were not filled in after 3 hours of moderate to strong gusts. Not much to transport. At lower elevations, the snow surface was moist.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
I only got 1 collapse today- on a 30 degree SE slope with a bit of wind loading.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
While the last few days have felt a bit like spring time in the mountains- the snowpack is still very much in its winter phase. At higher elevations, the snow is still cold and harbors large depth hoar crystals on both south and north aspects.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southeast
Elevation
10,800'
Slope Angle
31°
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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