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Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
2/15/2021
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo area
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
Significant collapsing in multiple areas. So much so that one collapse was so strong it knocked the snow off the tree branches. I have often felt collapsing in the snow pack, however today's was more significant than I have felt in the past. Very spooky. New snow on top is good, about the top 8-12 in, and then a 6 or so inch slab on top of a weak base, faceted like we have seen all season.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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