Snowpack

Observation: Moab

Justin CaggianoMoab
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Quick report

Aspect
West
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall, Wind Loading, Cracking, Collapsing
Elevation
3566 m
Slope Angle
30°
Red Flags Comment
<p>We felt womping while skinning out of gold basin. We observed various sluffs and folding on aspects of Tuk No from the Laurel Hwy. Surface hoar and faceting in micro climates along the run. </p>

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p>Potential for a weak layer between new snow and surface hoar.</p>

High quality but, variable conditions. Springy and soft wind lips up high. Creamy in the middle. Crust and dense near the bottom where it was sun affected. Skiing was about boot top deep.