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Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
1/3/2020
Observer Name
Dan Morris
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler Ridge
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Wind effected snow on nearly all aspects above 7200 feet some slabs sensitive. Really blowing hard up high loading NE slopes.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Wind transport snow from most recent storm much denser than light snow underneath buried surface hoar in many locations.
Comments
Traveled up the ridge to about 8200 feet before wind became to much. Skied north northwest low angle bit wind had scoured much of the area pretty skiable in spots but variable. Wind was really whipping up high and loading the Ben Lomond Williard Ridge. Wind from the west generally but swirling and variable.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates