Observation Date
12/14/2019
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Near Monte Cristo Peak (Rich County)
Comments
Hey look at that I was able to get the snowpilot image to upload this time. We dug this one on a south east face where the snow resting on the ground seems to be fairly stable. the icy melt freeze crust at 16cm is the layer that responded to both the Column Test (CT22)and Extended Column Test (ECTP16). In this location we had great riding and snow coverage to enjoy.
Video
This video attempts to show a very subtle propagation. I have watched it multiple times and have slowed it down, but I still don’t see it in the video. My onsite observation was that it did indeed propagate but it was difficult to tell I even asked my partners if they saw it, and they were unsure. When I pulled on the ECT to did come off with a Q2 sheer at the suspect persistent weak layer. I had a hard time calling it a ECTP 14. However in the end that is what I believe I observed so that’s what it shall be.
Video
Low visability snowing with moderate winds
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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