Observation: Mount Naomi Wilderness

Observation Date
2/15/2020
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Cherry Creek » Cougar Peak Area » Mount Naomi Wilderness
Location Name or Route
Mount Naomi Wilderness, Cherry Creek, Cougar Peak Area
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Rather flat light, some light snowfall with a trace of accumulation
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,200'
Slope Angle
24°
Comments
I don't much like the loose snow capped by the 2-7( Dickens) rime-crust. It is graupel and rimed snow, and it has not gained any strength since it was buried or encrusted by rime.
We found decent snow conditions, dominated by the Dickens Crust which is solid at low elevations, breakable on many mid elevation slopes, and softer on upper elevation sheltered slopes. Unfortunately, the light was rather flat, but it's always nice to get up into the Wilderness.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates