Observation: Powder Mountain Backcountry 2/3/2012

Observer Name: 
orum
Observation Date: 
02/03/2012
Region: 
Ogden
Powder Mountain Backcountry
Location or Route: 
powder mtn periphery east
Weather
Sky: 
Clear
Wind Direction: 
East
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Weather Comments: 

strong winds out of the east moving alot of snow

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions: 
Powder
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristic Comments: 

fast skiing conditions on 30 degree slopes

Red Flags

Wind Loading
Red Flag Comments: 

No collapsing.  Some small wind slabs but very manageable. Great snow on North and Northwest aspects. East and south aspects wind hammered.

Tests on North aspects 8400' produced:

CTM10Q1 ON FACETS  ECT22/22 Q2 ON FACETS

Primary Concern

Primary Concern: 
Persistent Slabs
Probability: 
Considerable
Aspect: 
North
Northeast
East
West
Northwest
Elevation: 
High
Mid
Trend: 
Same
Primary Concern Comments: 

GREAT BRIDGE OVER A RIVER OF CRAP.  Still sticking to Considerable due to the weak layer of facets.

Secondary Concern

Secondary Concern: 
Wind Slabs
Probability: 
Moderate
Aspect: 
North
West
Northwest
Elevation: 
High
Mid
Trend: 
Less Dangerous
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Observed Danger Rating: 
Considerable
Forecast Danger Rating: 
Considerable

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