Slippery Clay - Caution Advised
MODERATE RISK
Antecedent moisture high. Clay surface greasy; winches & low range recommended.
Traction Index
42%
Rec. PSI
16 - 18
Winch Risk
Medium
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Dry/Optimal
Tacky/Greasy
Deep Mud
Impassable
Location: Flinders Ranges
Surface: Clay Soil
Creek Hazard: 2 Active
Departure Snapshot
0-10cm Surface Soil Moisture
68%
10-35cm Deep Subsoil Saturation
45%
24h Past Rain
14.2 mm
7-Day Rain Total
48.0 mm
Recovery & Gear Checklist
- Lower Tyres to 16 PSI
- MaxTrax / Recovery Boards Mounted
- Winch Rigged & Extension Strap Ready
- Snorkel Required for River Swells
Est. Track Drying: 2.5 Days
Evaporation Rate: 3.4mm/d
Antecedent Rainfall Index (ARI) & Drying Simulator
Manually adjust rain history, solar drying ($ET_0$), and upcoming weather forecast to plan 1-2 weeks out.
Calculated ARI Weight: Dynamic
48 mm
Determines subsoil saturation & deep bogging risk.
3.4 mm/day
Drying speed driven by sun, wind, and temp.
18 mm
Predicted rain over the upcoming 1-2 week trip window.
14-Day Soil Saturation & Traction Forecast Chart
Combines historical wetness trend with forward-looking evapotranspiration recovery curve.