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Observation: Rodeo Ridge

Observation Date
1/14/2015
Observer Name
Tim Beaman
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Rodeo Ridge
Location Name or Route
Rodeo Ridge
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Weather Comments
Thin fog persisted throughout the day from about 6500' to 7800'. A sudden spectacular transition from fog to clear blue sky occurred above 7800' just before the prominent knob on Rodeo ridge (at about 7880') and provided inspiring views up to the divide, toward the western Unitas, east to James peak, and south the Durst peak.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Although the air temperatures remained below 32 F, solar radiation penetrating the fog warmed the surface layers of the snow, making the powder feel sticky and upside down.

Test profile NE 7713' N 41 21 44.4, W 111 55 51.7

HS = 160 cm

Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments

Steeper sunny aspects in the area may be prone to wet avalanches in the next few days.

Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments

Above knob 7880 to the ridgeline there is evidence of sensitive-looking cross-loaded wind slabs from yesterday's NE wind.

Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
7,700'
Slope Angle
35°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates