Observation Date
1/29/2015
Observer Name
Weed, K. Davis
Region
Logan » Mount Naomi Wilderness » Cherry Peak, south face
Location Name or Route
Mt. Naomi Wilderness, Cherry Peak
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Nice day to be up in the high country. Good visibility, mild but not too warm.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Heavy dust-on-crust. The heavy new snow helped keep you off the weekend rime crust, but you could still feel it in most places. Low angled and south facing slopes were pretty good. Supportable "ride anywhere" conditions in the Tony Grove Area.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Noted some cracking in drifted terrain. New snow above the 1-24 rime crust, usually less than 6 inches deep, but deeper cracking also in isolated deeper drifts.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,100'
Slope Angle
34°
Comments
Here's a short video observation:
Video
We found mostly stable snow conditions, with the exception of a few very small shallow wind slabs that would crack under our weight in exposed terrain..
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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