Observation: Cutler Ridge 2/4/2012

Observer Name:

Sean Smith & Matt Brodhead

Region:

Ogden
Ben Lomond
Cutler Ridge

Observation Date:

02/04/2012

Location or Route:

Cutler Ridge

Weather

Sky:

Clear

Wind Direction:

South

Wind Speed:

Calm

Weather Comments:

Great day. Almost no wind at trailhead and very light wind higher.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth:

New Snow Density:

Low

Snow Surface Conditions:

Powder

Melt-Freeze Crust

Snow Characteristic Comments:

Dust on crust.

Red Flags

Red Flag Comments:

Didn't experience any red flags, but the weak facets are still there... anyone surprised?

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Comments - Photos - Videos (group 1)

Dug a pit to the ground on a north shady aspect at about 7,000 feet. No propagation on the ECT, but got a CT 24 Q3. It broke at the ground facets. Also, we did see surface hoar almost everywhere in sheltered terrain.