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Observation: Snowbasin Backcountry

Observation Date
12/9/2018
Observer Name
Doug Wewer
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Snowbasin Backcountry
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Bluebird skies above the thick inversion. Inversion elevation (top of cloud layer) dropped from about 8000’ to 7500’ during mid-day. Felt very cold below cloud level. Much warmer above the clouds in the sun. Saw a few brief “diamond dust” flurries around the top of the cloud layer.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
South and Southeast slopes below about 7800’ were either damp or sun-crusted.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags noted.
Comments
I found what appeared to be “rimed” surface hoar in localized sheltered areas at mid-elevations.
Also found this interesting surface texture on an old ski track turn. Don’t think I’ve seen something like this before.
Thick inversion along the Wasatch Front and in the Ogden Valley.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low