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Observation: Ogden

Observation Date
4/15/2015
Observer Name
orum
Region
Ogden
Location Name or Route
ogden mtns
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Heavy snow at times and occasional gusty winds. See video below
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

Cold smoke for the most part. Seemed to be bonding to old snow surface. Top 2" had an instability later in the morning. I think due to changing temps and the wind doing its part. Skied on a NE aspect between 8000'-8500'. Temps 18-20 deg.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate