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Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
3/3/2023
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
as expected the lower elevations below 8000ft the snow was heavier and had a crust on top
Above 8000ft it was light powder, over the hood type of riding.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
I did feel one collapse in the snowpack at about 7700 ft elevation
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Plenty of wind on higher ridges. Lots of area were wind protected, so I imagine wind will be a variable problem in the area
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Snowinng most of the morning, seemed to clear up a bit in the afternoon
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,800'
Slope Angle
16°
Comments
HS = 255cm
A CTE was reactive at 225cm (Storm snow interface)
CTM was reactive at 210cm
ECTX
Im a bit suspect of these results I will play it safe and continue to investigate as the next storm and week develops.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None