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Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
2/3/2014
Observer Name
brian smith
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
cutler ridge to 9000 ft.
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
socked in above 8000 ft. A few flakes falling
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments

Nice soft settled powder skiing on the north protected slopes. Very soft and shallow wind slabs new today on some north east slopes from the SW winds. Below 6000ft. the rain crust has made for some breakable adult type skiing.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
despite the poor pack, it seems to be staying in place. Waiting (weighting) for a nice slab to show it weakness
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments

poor pack continues

Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #2 Comments

was able to get a few soft sluffs on steeps slopes

Comments

overall good skiing today with mostly low hazard but increasing with the hopeful new snow

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