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Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
1/22/2019
Observer Name
Dan Morris
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler Ridge
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Shallow loose wind slabs from the storm were pretty reactive on test slopes but no propagation I kept to 30 degrees or less for the most part. These slabs were generally 2 to 4 inches deep. Snow was wind affected on most aspects with pockets of powder and some exposed rain crust at lower elevations
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
I did not dig a pit to inspect persistent weak layers. Boot penetration was less the 6 inches everywhere I checked. Took some effort to force my pole beyond 6 inches in most areas. Crust from sun, wind, rain appeared very supportive in my travels. Best skiing was on protected NNW
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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