Snowpack

Observation: Moab

Chris BensonMoab
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Red Flags Comment
<p>Recent snow had been drifted a bit- at the top of Tuk I could feel a little bit of wind-stiffened snow. </p>

Surprisingly good conditions. Seems like some spring skiing is still on the horizon as this recent snow will transition into corn in the coming days. Lots of good snow climbing lines and most run outs have good coverage. Unsettled weather next week could also provide some soft snow as well.

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p>I could see the west aspects in Middle cirque starting to shed with many wet-loose. </p>

Snow from last weekend was holding up on sheltered north aspects. At lower elevations from 10K-11.5K, there was a supportive MF crust. From 11.5 and higher, I found mostly dry snow sitting on top of a firm base. Ski pen was around 5-8". Boot pen 10-15".