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Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
1/21/2018
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Weather Comments
Overcast Skies and a few flurries throughout the morning and mid day.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

pretty good powder. Light top layer, still hitting the harder layer under the new snow and running over old tracks was easily noticeable. The wind seems to place more snow in some areas than others, so it felt like the depth changed a lot depending on shelter, elevations ans aspect.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Wind drift observations on ridges and across the roads was a good indicator that the wind had been transporting snow.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,900'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments

clearly the layer under the new snow was big facets.

120cm total depth of snow the facet layers at 90cms from the ground.

pit dug in a wind sheltered area facing north at

N 41 Deg 27.076

W 111 Deg 29.721

8981ft elevation

A pic of the 90cm facet layer. one facet that was pulled out

column broke at 70cms from the ground on the 3rd swing from the shoulder

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