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Observation: Ogden

Observation Date
12/8/2018
Observer Name
smith and wewer
Region
Ogden
Location Name or Route
Ogden mts. to 8600ft.
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
A bit of greenhousing affect was going on. There was a bit of rim forming on the surface. Upper ridge socked in above about 8400ft with broken skies below.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Creamy supportable dense powder.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
Overall the snowpack is very homogenous and stable. (see video) We saw no red flags. We searched and could not find any facets.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
The localized pooled graupel layer could become a factor if loaded with hard slab. Very stubborn at this point as shown in video. ECT 19 and partial propagation.
Video
Photo 1 of the slope we dug the pit on at 8300ft NE aspect.
Photo 2 of character building exit!
Video of the ECT showing partial 'propaulgation' of the graupel layer we found pooled in this steep gully.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low