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Observation: Farmington Canyon
Observation Date
1/6/2019
Observer Name
Bo Torrey, Andrew Nassetta
Region
Ogden » Farmington Canyon
Location Name or Route
Farmington Flats
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
On lower and mid-elevation slopes wind affected the snow and formed wind drifts. We did not travel above 8000" today but I would expect deeper drifts and more sensitive slabs the higher you travel with more snow and strong winds forecasted overnight.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
We found facets buried 30-40 cm below the new snow surface. These facets formed during a dry period before our Christmas storms. These facets were already reactive in our Extended Column Test. (ECTP 15) @ 40cm down from surface).
We were able to track this layer throughout our travel today and found it on most slopes that we dug on (Northwest through East)
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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