Observation: Snowbasin Backcountry

Observation Date
12/11/2018
Observer Name
kory
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Snowbasin
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Light- Moderate winds on the ridge line today.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Wind Crust
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Problem #1 Comments
Not much for avalanche problems or types today. We were unable to trigger any windslabs that formed yesterday.
Comments
Traveled around on the ridgelines above Snowbasin today and in other "Backcountry" areas near the resort. Our group was unable to trigger any stubborn windslabs. We covered a lot of ground today and did not see much for intact surface hoar or NSF (Near Surface Facets). I really thought we would find more in sheltered areas but yesterdays wind event most of moved most of them around. This is good looking toward our new storm. We do now have crusts from the wind in most areas around Snowbasin now. The skiing is slowly becoming less than desirable! Thermal belt (fog line) hovered around 6500-7000 ft today.
Photo of very hard windslab Snowbasin Ski Patrol was able to pry out.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low