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Observation: Ogden

Observation Date
1/21/2020
Observer Name
brian smith
Region
Ogden
Location Name or Route
Aerie Peak
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
There was green housing going on and the temps warmed dramatically today
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
The main news is that the temps warmed dramatically and the nice dry turning below about 7200 ft. is now damp and sloggy. Still some dry snow above 7500ft. Trail breaking was tuff with snow sticking to the skins until 7500ft.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
Roller balls everywhere even in the trees on the north slopes.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
The wet snow was quite sensitive and while I did not produce any wet slabs the wet point releases piled up in the gullies and would knock you down.
Comments
Dug a pit at 7300ft. and found a consolidated pack with no concerning layers.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate