Observation: Snowbasin Backcountry

Observation Date

1/3/2018

Observer Name

Pagnucco, Trenbreath, Davis

Region

Ogden » Snowbasin Backcountry

Location Name or Route

Snowbasin backcountry

Weather

Sky

Few

Snow Characteristics

Snow Characteristics Comments

Mixed surface conditions - crusts, soft snow, etc. Inconsistent on all aspects.

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

No collapsing today just a poor snowpack structure.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Problem #1 Comments

Weak snow still very apparent though ECT's were tough. Had one ECTP 29 and one ECTX.

Video

Not quite green light conditions but snowpack is showing signs of strengthening.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate