Avalanche: Monte Cristo

Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Observation Date
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Avalanche Date
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo Bear River range
Elevation
8,400'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
18"
Width
50'
Vertical
125'
Comments
110cm total snow depth
Bed surface 55cm
~36 degree slope
North aspect
8400 ft
ECT P 7
GPS
41.41124/-111.49614
Low density powder on the surface and over the hood!
Light snow all day with a few short breaks in the clouds to see the sun for a minute or two.
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