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Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
1/18/2020
Observer Name
Joe
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler area
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
All in all a beautiful day in the mountains. Upper and mid-elevation ridgelines had moderate to high winds pretty much all day.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Their was a fair amount of crap out there but we found good powder on north to north-east, mid and low elevation slopes.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
We saw evidence of a natural cycle from yesterday and last night as well as cracking and small avalanches on test slopes(north-east). We also found some dry-loose activity in steep (high 30s) sheltered terrain.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Comments
Another windy day. Ski out of the wind and you'll probably find good safe riding
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable