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Observation: Whiskey Hill

Observation Date
12/5/2018
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo » Whiskey Hill
Location Name or Route
Whiskey Hill
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Good riding in the Monte cristo area
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Light wind but still enough to carry some snow.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Bottom few inches faceted and loose.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Light wind with some mild gusting
Video
Video
Light winds
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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