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Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
1/22/2019
Observer Name
Art
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
We spent the day in the Monte Cristo area and the snow is setting up well. In open areas with no tree cover there was a lot of wind loaded and wind blown snow. In the trees and on all direction slopes the snow was bonded well. We did not see any signs of sliding. Down about 25 inches there was a week facet layer but it was holding strong and not sliding off.
Snow Profile
Elevation
8,200'
Comments
It stayed cold all day and the snow did set up a bit more in the afternoon. In the trees and in the ravines the snow remains very deep. About waist deep when you jump off your sled. Keep up the good work and keep us safe. Thanks guys.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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