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Observation: Rodeo Ridge

Observation Date
1/25/2019
Observer Name
Dan Morris
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Rodeo Ridge
Location Name or Route
Above Rodeo Ridge
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Found a variety of wind effected snow. Some slabs. Softer slabs of the newest 4 to 6 inches were somewhat sensitive. Dig a pit at 35 degrees North aspect 8000 feet and was able to get CTN 15 Loosely consolidated slab 12 cm. Poor quality shear. This could be a problem where slabs were more consolidated. This seemed to fail at the interface of the most recent storm with older supportive crust.
No other instabilities in pit, dug down 100cm
PWL not evident
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Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,000'
Comments
Variable conditions but a few enjoyable turns best skiing was the bonus turns near the bottom
Dig pit 100 cm deep. PWL not reactive. CTN 15 12 cm from surface loose slab on interface between recent storm snow and older supportive crust.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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