Observation Date
3/16/2017
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Ogden
Location Name or Route
Rodeo Ridge area
Weather
Sky
Few
Weather Comments
Beautiful, very warm day.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Got a late start today so the snow surface was already very damp and saturated. Managed to have a few good turns on a low angle slope but mostly just out to see what was happening.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
Many nights of above freezing temps. Signs of instability everywhere: rollerballs, cornice fall, glide cracks, wet loose, etc.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
yes
and many glide cracks opening
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Cornice
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Comments
An utter meltdown in progress. Only multiple below freezing nights will halt the flow. A trifecta of springtime avalanche problems on display today. Lots of visible glide cracks, a few wet loose avalanches, and falling cornices.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
