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Observation: Rodeo Ridge

Observation Date
1/25/2026
Observer Name
Matt Barry
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Rodeo Ridge
Location Name or Route
Rodeo Ridge
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
The day started off mostly cloudy and cold. There was very light snowfall in the morning, petering out by midday which left a trace of snow. Nonetheless, it was nice to see snow falling. By 11:00am, the sky opened up with few clouds. Winds were moderate and predominantly WNW, although the winds were swirling around in the drainages. The winds were transporting the trace of snow at ridgelines.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

Quite the mixed bag of surface conditions depending on aspect and elevation. The aspect range for finding soft snow is becoming narrower and narrower. We noted large surface hoar development on shaded slopes in lower and mid elevations (upper elevations not observed).

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Comments

1) Large surface hoar development on sheltered and shaded slopes, lower and mid elevations

2) The ribbon of love - current travel conditions

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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