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Observation: Moab
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Observation Date
:
02/10/2016
Observer Name
:
Reed Kennard
Region:
Moab
Location Name or Route
:
miners basin
Weather
Weather Comments
:
Beautiful warm day on some low elevation slopes with temps in the 40's and mild winds.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
:
Powder
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
:
We found good recrystallized powder on some low elevation north facing slopes right off the loop road. their was 3 to 4 feet of snow around 8,000 feet. We did not dig, however it was apparent that the bottom quarter of the snow pack was loose facets. That means 2 to 3 feet of snow sitting on top of 12" of unconsolidated sugar.
Red Flags
Red Flags
:
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Type
:
Persistent Slab
Trend
:
Same
Problem #1 Comments
:
low elevation slopes are skiing very well, however their is a shallow snow pack with a large facet layer at the bottom. It would not be difficult to trigger a slide on any thing steeper than 35 degrees on these slopes.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
:
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
:
Moderate
Snow Profile Coordinates
: