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Observation: Ben Lomond
Observation Date
3/2/2019
Observer Name
Doug Wewer
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond
Location Name or Route
Cutler Ridge
Weather
Weather Comments
Sun was well behaved and stayed behind a veil of clouds all morning (ie no sun crust today). Then the approaching storm obscured the peaks and it started snowing.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
Skied off the summit of Ben Lomond. Ski cuts released a couple of small, shallow wind slabs above 8500’, NE aspect, new snow only. Otherwise only loose snow sluffing on the steepest slopes. No other recent avalanche activity noted. Sorry no photos, light was very flat.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
