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Observation: North Ogden Divide

Observation Date
1/22/2019
Observer Name
Daniel Turner
Region
Ogden » North Ogden Canyon » North Ogden Divide
Location Name or Route
North Ogden Divide
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Beautiful bluebird day.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
In general the area has been extremely wind effected by high winds on 20190121. Powder still exists in sheltered area or in deposition zones.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Significant wind loading, persistent weak layers still exist in the snow pack.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,000'
Slope Angle
32°
Comments
Persistent weak layers were evid​​​ent see graupel layer at 139cm, and graupel/ surface hoar layer at 108cm. CTM16 SP Q1, ECTX. Also note worthy is a rain crust (freezing rain see photo) on average about 7" down from surface however sue to wind scouring depths will vary significantly. I highly anticipate this layer will cause many issues as we receive additional snow.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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