Observation: Rodeo Ridge

Observation Date

1/15/2017

Observer Name

Megan Brandt, Bill Brandt

Region

Ogden » Ben Lomond » Rodeo Ridge

Location Name or Route

Rodeo Ridge

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Speed

Calm

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Faceted Loose

Snow Characteristics Comments

Surface hoar on all aspects. Could be a potentially dangerous weak layer if not broken down before next storm.

Red Flags

Recent Avalanches

Red Flags Comments

Crowns and debris piles visible from Wednesday's natural avalanche cycle.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

Natural avalanches from Wednesday appeared to be failing on weak layers near the rain crust from mid December.

Comments

Surface hoar present on all elevations and aspects, even on higher ridge tops where wind usually breaks it down.

Crown on rodeo ridge from Wednesday's natural avalanche cycle. Runs for approximately half a mile and is up to 4ft deep.

Avalanche flowed into a gully creating greater than 20ft staunch walls, an ice bed surface and 500ft long debris pile.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate