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Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
12/9/2022
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
High winds in areas Light to moderate snowfall
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
More new snow than I expected.
Last week's snow got a bit hard
slick snow interface with new snow.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
October snow interface still the CT failure
45cm from ground at this spot
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Seems at the time I was up there the wind was moving a lot of snow in addition to the new snow falling
ECT P 13 @45cm (October snow interface)
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates