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Observation: Powder Mountain Backcountry

Observation Date
12/15/2014
Observer Name
Craig
Region
Ogden » Powder Mountain Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Ogden
Weather
Sky
Few
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

3 or 4 inches of light density on a supportable rime crust. ECTX. Surface hoar developing on the shady slopes

HS 63 cm

57 cm 1 cm rime crust

55 cm 1 cm rime crust

53 cm 1F

44cm 4F

43 cm to 10 cm 1F

See picture below

below 10 cm 4F

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
None ECTX. No cracking or settling
Avalanche Problem #1
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,700'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low