Observation: Ogden

Observation Date
1/27/2023
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden
Location Name or Route
Above Nordic Valley Ski resort
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Weather Comments
Windy
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Cracking in new snow at switchbacks
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
7,500'
Slope Angle
23°
Comments
Dug a few pits. the snow pack is right side up
195cm snow depth
New snow from the past few days (fist hardness) was about 25cm 195cm-170cm
Firm fist hardness 170cm-150cm
four finger 150cm-110cm
one finger below 110cm
the PWL seemed to be stable and almost ice
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate