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Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
12/2/2022
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Low 20s F Sunny with light winds
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
New snow light and cold. Deeper than expected
Some areas of wind affected snow on ridges
Measured 110cm deep to ground on non wind affected north east slope about 8800ft
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
I did see some cracking on wind slabs
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates