Observation Date
2/9/2016
Observer Name
Bill and Megan Brandt, Lee Fortin
Region
Ogden » North Ogden Canyon » Chili Peak
Location Name or Route
Rodeo Ridge to Chilly Peak
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Temperature inversion. Eden was 8 degrees when we started and it was much warmer at 8500 ft.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
There was a wide variety of surface conditions. The best skiing was on N-NNE shady aspects in dense settled powder. Lower elevations were covered with surface hoar and were also nice to ski. S-E aspects are developing a supportable crust which should be pleasant to ski.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
Damp wet snow on sun exposed aspects. Roller balls and wet sluffs were starting to form.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Not much of a problem early.
Avalanche Problem #2 Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
32°
Comments
ECTN 28 Q3 HS greater than 220 cm. We noticed 3 graupel layers 20, 46 and 58 cm below the surface. Shovel shear test produced Q1 shears at each layer. Photo of graupel from layer 20 cm below surface.
1- Old crowns SE face Ben Lomond.
2- Wet sluff in rock band.
3- Roller balls.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
