Observation: Nordic Valley perimeter

Observation Date

2/19/2026

Observer Name

Carbaugh

Region

Ogden » Nordic Valley perimeter

Location Name or Route

Nordic Valley Side Country

Red Flags

Heavy Snowfall

Wind Loading

Cracking

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

40cm of new snow has fallen over the past 24 hrs on top of a 10cm Melt freeze crust formed from snow during a mid January storm. Under this melt freeze crust is 30cm of faceted snow from the early season. CT12 and ECTP12 just below the melt freeze crust @ 30cms

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #2 Comments

40cm of new snow in the last 24 hrs.

Snow Profile

Aspect

East

Elevation

7,200'

Comments

Cracking and wind transported snow observed on the Ogden skyline above Nordic Valley resort. No new avalanche activity.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable

Coordinates

Observation: Nordic Valley perimeter

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