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Observation: Thurston Peak

Observation Date
4/3/2016
Observer Name
John mletschnig
Region
Ogden » Weber Canyon » Thurston Peak
Location Name or Route
Thurston pk
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Warm but windy on ridge level.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
Light freeze overnight snow turned wet rapidly. Experienced three large collapses below 8k on se facing slopes in am and pm in Petersen creek. Wet loose activity to size 2 observed with heating up to ridge level and on north below 8700'.
Comments
A small wet ski triggered sluff on ne 8600' 130pm. Sled tracks were from prior.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate