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Observation: Miner's Basin

Observation Date
12/12/2024
Observer Name
Aaron kawcak
Region
Moab » Miner's Basin
Location Name or Route
Miners loop
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
A lot of the snow on the higher ridges has blown and accumulated on certain aspects of terrain. Prominently loading north facing slopes In the area. I was able to get some of the cornices to break off, resulting in very small slides that did not collect or grow.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low