Observation: Rodeo Ridge

Observation Date
12/11/2020
Observer Name
Mark Staples
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Rodeo Ridge
Location Name or Route
The Knob
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
1"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Characteristics Comments
Surface ice crust started to become breakable and not supportable near 7400 ft.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
7,500'
Comments
East through North facing slopes started to become snow covered at about 6000 feet.
Near 7000 feet, snow under the surface ice crust was faceted.
Near 7500 feet, the ice crust was no longer supportable and the snow under it was incredibly weak and faceted.
Photos below are the snowpit in the profile above.
Video
Photo below of a S facing slope at 7500 feet.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
Coordinates