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Observation: Rodeo Ridge

Observation Date
2/12/2013
Observer Name
brian smith
Region
Ogden
Location Name or Route
rodeo ridge to 7900ft.
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Weather Comments
a few flakes have been falling all day
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
7"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

the surface has about 7 inches of new snow which is light density and affords perfect turning

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
minor surface sluffing on only the steepest slopes
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Problem #1 Comments

Surface sluffing on the steepest slopes but less than yesterday

Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #2 Comments

The deep instability is still there and does not appear to going away. It gets a little deeper and takes longer to dig to with each storm. Still would be worried with 40 deg slopes.

Comments

Overall, easy trail breaking a great turning.