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Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
12/9/2018
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Low clouds and sunny at higher altitude
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Some new frost hoar on the top.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Facets on North East aspect at the ground
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,100'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments
The facets on the ground on the north east aspect was showing signs of bonding. When I dug around o would find spots where the facets were bonded very well and still loose in other spots.
Frost hoar.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low