Observation: Cougar Peak

Observation Date
2/22/2019
Observer Name
Scott Adamson
Region
Logan » Mount Naomi Wilderness » Cougar Peak
Location Name or Route
West Ridge of Cougar
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Comments
Found mild wind loading, including cross loading, on west and northwest facing slopes forming wind slabs up to 10 inches deep. Also found evidence of a natural small wind slab avalanche on a northwest facing slope just below the summit of Cougar. The slide likely ran yesterday, was maybe 10 inches deep and didn't run a significant distance. Might have been triggered by natural cornice fall. We found great powder skiing in tight trees on a 30 degree north facing slope between 7000' and 8700'.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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