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Observation: Ogden Mountains

Observation Date
12/29/2022
Observer Name
brian smith
Region
Ogden » Ogden Mountains
Location Name or Route
South Skyline to 7500ft.
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Dry 3 inches on a supportable rain crust. Nice turning on low angle slopes.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Wind loading on the upper ridge
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
It seems as though the cold temps last night locked up the pack at the elevations I was at.
Video
No overt signs of instability until pits are dug and the PWL failed at ECT 13. It seems as though the cold temps last night locked things up but the PWL is still there. The coverage in this area is still a bit sparse with 28 inches at 7100ft. Thankfully the rain crust is bomber and supportable at this elevation.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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