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Observation: Moab

Chris BensonMoab
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Wind Loading

Cross loading on the west aspect of Mt. Tuk.

North-facing terrain of the South Mtn. Massif; snow has been stripped from the upper starting zones.

Wind textures on South Mtn., showing evidence of moderate-strong northerly winds.

Top loading near ridgeline on South Mtn.'s western summit.

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p>Aspects on the south side of the compass probably have thin, possibly reactive wind slabs from 12/15 northerly wind event. </p>

Overall, thin snowpack with recent wind transport. Northerly winds have deposited snow onto south-facing slopes in the alpine. Many southwest through southeast facing slopes also display cross-loading.