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Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
1/21/2019
Observer Name
Kevin Dressel
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler Ridge
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Very windy from the NW. Loose snow blowing and drifting. I was only skiing from 7500'. Staying out of the highest winds and below the cloud layer that looked to be just above me and lifted throughout the day. It was barely snowing where I was but maybe more up higher
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Wind affected snow in most areas. Sheltered areas had good soft powder in some spots. Any slope exposed to the sun had a crust underneath.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
I didn't see any instabilities in the snowpack but I stayed at lower elevations and skied a couple of very low angle slopes
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable