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Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
1/2/2016
Observer Name
Bill Brandt and Emily
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler Ridge
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Weather Comments
Chilly day which was warmer than yesterday. Little to no wind. Skin track was scoured by wind on upper ridge.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

Multiple snow surfaces. Surface hoar noted at lower elevations.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Facets on ground are firming up. Still loose and noncohesive above 8K. No facets on ground at 6500 ft.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

Solid slab. No failure ECT test. Dug pit in hang fire above previously reported natural slides. Snow well bonded above and below rime crust. Sheer test with Q2 fracture on graupel layer 6-8 cm. above rime crust. Total depth 116 cm.

Comments

1- sheer test failure

2- graupel from failure

3- rime crust which did not fail

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