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Observation: Choke Springs

Observation Date
1/19/2019
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo » Choke Springs
Location Name or Route
Choke Springs - Monte Cristo
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Weather Comments
Light winds in the open areas. Cloudy skis with some areas of low clouds.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Heavier than typical champaign powder but very good riding.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
Lots of evidence of wind Often noticing collapsing snow pack
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
noticed many windward ridges that had wind damaged snow
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
facet layer we found at 87cm from ground was weak and I got an ECT-P 22
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
8,400'
Slope Angle
18°
Comments
we stayed clear of steep slopes, playing on less than 25 degree slopes, left the snow pack collapsing in many areas.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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