Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date

2/13/2026

Observer Name

Michael Davis

Region

Ogden » Monte Cristo

Location Name or Route

Monte Cristo - Byrum Spring

Weather

Sky

Broken

Weather Comments

As the weather pushed on we experienced cloudiness above 8500k, temps in the mid to high 20's and very light and variable winds.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

12"

New Snow Density

Low

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Snow Characteristics Comments

10 to 12" of new snow on top of thin crust layer with faceting snow below the crust.

Red Flags

Recent Avalanches

Wind Loading

Cracking

Red Flags Comments

Along our trip i noticed multiple cracks as well as intentional small slide(s) that were snowmobile induced test cuts/slopes. See pics.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

10 to 12' of new snow on top of weak and sugary/faceted snow.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #2 Comments

Widespread faceted snow due to the January drought. I dug two separate snow pits facing north by northwest and north. Both pits reacted while initiating a extended column test and 1 and 11, or, ECTP1 and ECTP11. Full propagation on the new snow/old snow interface which can also be seen in the test slope cut pic.

Snow Profile

Aspect

North

Elevation

8,800'

Slope Angle

25°

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Coordinates

Observation: Monte Cristo

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