Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
1/17/2021
Observer Name
Carie & Cianna
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler Ridge
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Surprise, it's still there! :/ However, it's a lot less reactive now than it has been. We had to really yank on the right-side-up overlying slab to get it to budge.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
It was ripping at upper elevations today.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
7,800'
Comments
We had [very] localized collapsing and whompfing in flat, wind-protected areas. Lots of tracks in places I still wouldn't touch right now. Upper elevations are wind-crisped breakable HellCrust. South-facing, where snow exists, was late-afternoon spring skiing soggy. Other than that, it was great. There's a new layer of surface facets forming pretty much everywhere.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates