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Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
12/21/2019
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Moderate wind, not transporting snow.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
On the windward slopes the snow was wind buffed. Moderate winds were unable to pick up and move any snow.
On the protected slopes I saw a lot of surface hoar.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
Noticed multiple areas where the weak layer collapsed on low angle terrain. Wind was blowing on the ridges but not transporting snow Warm air temps near 40 degrees F and clear skies. Seemed as if the snow has settled a lot and felt very good under the snowmobile. very good traction.
Comments
East facing slope at 8700 ft is a good example of the wind slab to avoid today.
there are a few soft sluff slides on the lookers left side of this photo
Surface hoar in the wind protected areas
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate