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Observation: Ogden Mountains

Observation Date
12/15/2015
Observer Name
Craigs
Region
Ogden » Ogden Mountains
Location Name or Route
ogden mtns
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
17"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Low density snow that was difficult to break trail in.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Moderate ENE 14mph wind. Experienced cracking and whoopfing while breaking trail. Was able to step out of trail and easily get the new snow to crack out above skin track. Picture below. ECTP19 SC @27cm on Facets and @ 45cm on buried SH. Both failed at the same time. Pictures below. HS 85cm
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,600'
Slope Angle
30°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable