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Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
12/31/2021
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Light to Moderate snow all day, started to break up a little bit after 1pm
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Good snow, lighter than last storm it seemed
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
felt collapsing twice. Once was as I stepped out of the pit I dug for observations.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,600'
Slope Angle
27°
Comments
142 cm deep North facing at 8640ft elevation
ECTP-21 @30cm from ground on old weak facets (PWL)
Felt and heard the entire slope collapse when I stepped out of the pit onto the snow.
Video
Snow felt weaker. seemed like we kept punching through and was overall less supportable.
Still able to puch down to the ground in many places
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High