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Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
1/11/2020
Observer Name
Joe
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler area
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Snowfall started in the afternoon and continued for the rest of the day with strong winds at times.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
We found sensitive wind slabs this morning that had developed overnight, and wind continued to transport lots of snow throughout the day.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
By late afternoon we had three skier triggered storm slabs about 3" deep on small slopes.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable