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Observation: Snowbasin Backcountry

Observation Date
12/5/2016
Observer Name
kory
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Snowbasin Backcountry
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Monderate wind speed for the ogden mountains so only 10, 20 gusts to 40!!!
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

It was the usual Ogden wind buff out there.

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
Non todsy
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments

I think it is unlikely to trigger but there is a possibility.

Comments

Went and skied today in Strawberry area at Snowbasin. The sun decided to come out made for a beautiful morning with a little wind by Ogden standards. Went up to look at what happened with the wind event yesterday and last night. While I was checking out the wind damage I decided to look into our easterly High elevation east aspect terrain. What I found was a very cohesive snowpack. ECTX x 2 while in the pit. Not much snow was blowing around today. You might be able to find some very stiff wind slabs tomorrow. There was not much left for snow to transport today. I think the biggest treat right now is either persistent slab issue which is hard to find or an old wind slab.

1. Sisters area

2. ECTX Results

3. Snowprofile ogden. 4f than 1f East aspect 8900 ft

The usual wind destruction in Ogden.!!!

EXTX East aspect 8900ft

Video

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