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Observation: North Ogden Canyon

Observation Date
2/9/2020
Observer Name
Connor Way
Region
Ogden » North Ogden Canyon
Location Name or Route
North Ogden Canyon
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Weak rain crust layer with graupel underneath it 75cm deep. Layer was unreactive during an extended column test, but upon pulling from the back of the column the slab easily sheared off on the planar rain layer.
Comments
Breakable crust ontop of cold snow and graupel. Could pose problem with future loading.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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