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Observation: Ogden

Observation Date
12/18/2020
Observer Name
Orum
Region
Ogden
Location Name or Route
Ogden Area
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Hollow with a weak snowpack structure. Experienced shooting cracks and whoomfing on the uptrack in the trees on convexing slopes.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Shooting cracks up to 15-20 feet in front on uptrack along with snow settlement.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
New snow forming a soft slab that is failing on the PWL. The facets are large, giving the appearance of kosher salt. Trail breaking was moderate to difficult in places.
NW slope, 8300', 25 degrees. Hand pit failing with easy pull on the PWL (See video).
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable