Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
12/10/2019
Observer Name
Team McQueen
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler Ridge
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Comments
Snowpit dug to the ground. 8600' on NW aspect. 130 cms total depth.
Two areas of concern were 1. recent wind slab and 2. facets remaining at the ground. Wind slab (20cms) reactive to shovel shear and ECTN. Facets at the ground reactive to initial CT-easy.
No other red flags from the day.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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