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Observation: North Ogden Divide

Observation Date
3/29/2019
Observer Name
brian smith
Region
Ogden » North Ogden Canyon » North Ogden Divide
Location Name or Route
North Ogden divide trees 5500-7500ft.
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
4-6 inches at 6000ft. and 9 inches at 7500. The lower the elevation the wetter the snow and the more sensitive the wet slides. Decent turning 7500-6500 ft. on mostly dry snow.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
Easy to create wet slides on test slopes below 7000ft. More stubborn above 7000ft.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Below 7000ft. the new wet snow was easy to get sliding. See video
Video
Video of test slope clips of wet slides.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable