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Observation: North Fork Ogden River

Observation Date
3/3/2022
Observer Name
Richie Schumacher
Region
Ogden » North Fork Ogden River
Location Name or Route
North fork area
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Warm. Winds picked up around 7700’ and were moderate+.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Moist surface snow on all aspects. North aspect at 7600' had a 4" 4F soft slab developing (picture 1), with some small cracking observed on top of at least 1' dry and loose facets (2-3mm) (picture 2) Roller balls observed on steeper slopes (picture 3).
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None