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Observation: Rodeo Ridge

Observation Date
1/10/2020
Observer Name
Doug Wewer
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Rodeo Ridge
Location Name or Route
Rodeo Ridge
Weather
Weather Comments
Cold temps. Felt like single digits on the ridge at 8500’. Very light snow flurries. Nearly calm winds below about 8000’. Intermittent gusty winds above that. Steady westerly wind on upper ridgeline.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Ski cuts produced a couple of small sluffs that ran surprisingly far. Steep, East aspect near 7000’.
Comments
Pre-Storm westerly winds drifting snow on upper ridgeline near 8500’.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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