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Observation: Ogden

Observation Date
12/5/2015
Observer Name
Craig O
Region
Ogden
Location Name or Route
ogden mtns
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Clear and unseasonable warm
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

NW-NE slopes had snow with all the sunny aspects with patches of snow or dirt. Only 15" of snow at 8850' NE slope. The top 2 cm consisted of surface hoar then becoming slightly denser for about 5" and then completely faceted on the bottom. Skied one short run very cautiously.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Any weight on the this pack will certainly tip the scales if it doesn't melt out before the next snowfall.
Avalanche Problem #1
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,900'
Slope Angle
26°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low