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Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
12/7/2019
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Arbs Basin
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Mostly sunny in the morning, slightly more clouds and increased winds in the afternoon
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow surface could benefit from a refresh.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
Winds increasing throughout the day still not real strong winds but I did notice that the winds were knocking snow off of the pine trees every so often, and a wind gust here and there would transport snow over the ridges.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
30°
Comments
ECT - P 0
I was a bit surprised to have the ECT break as i was isolating the back side with a snowsaw at 15mm from ground on the top of the sugar snow that is on the ground.
The snow pack feels somewhat solid and it will be interesteing to find out how much this persistant weak layer can hold. I did not hear or see any colapsing.
I created a snow pilot but the website had erros and I dod not get it uploaded
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low