Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
2/20/2021
Observer Name
Davis/Rowser/Chad B
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Little Monte
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
New snow feel Friday overnight into Saturday am. In this layer (still fresh and bonding) could prove problematic later in the season as we see more snow. Shovel shear and compression test resulted in a failure at about 14" deep.
Avalanche Problem #2
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Persistant weak layer from the ground to about 40cm above ground. Its the same layer of depth hoar that has plagued the snow pack the entire season. CT test showed a collpase at CT20 (20 taps) Q3, meaning, it wasnt a clean break. However, this layer is deep with alot of heavy dense snow on top of it. With that being said, a fracture/avi at this layer would be deep, heavy and violent.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,900'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates