Observation: Rodeo Ridge

Observation Date
1/27/2019
Observer Name
Scott M
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Rodeo Ridge
Location Name or Route
Rodeo Ridge
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Trend
Same
Comments
Southerly aspects very crusty from sun and wind. Clouds in the morning stopped the easterly face from thawing too much. South faces were starting to soften a bit by midday. Winds were very still until about 1200 and then picked up. Lots of evidence of heavier winds up high including visible blown snow over the top of Ben Lomond.
At the very last run of the day at approximately 6000ft heading back to the nordic track a very small wind slab broke under my weight. No slide just evidence of cracking under foot.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate