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Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
11/25/2021
Observer Name
Megan & Bill
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler Ridge
Weather
Sky
Few
Weather Comments
Around 35 F with little to no wind midday.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
0-4" of snow most of the way up Cutler Ridge to about 8,000ft. All snow on south to west aspects had melted off except for the south to southeast ridge leading up to Ben Lomond Peak. Where there was snow, it was not cohesive.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Below 8,000 ft, even though the snow was rotten I would guess it won't be a problem in the future. Snow depth didn't appear to be over 4" and where there was snow it was broken up by vegitation. Little to no wind loading observed below 8,000ft. There appeared to be more snow towards Ben Lomond, maybe 12" or so in some places, though we did not hike past 8,000ft to confirm. North/northeast slopes off Ben Lomond peak, where we normally see windloading, showed signs of windloading and deeper snow. This could be a problem in the future as I would guess that snow is rotten as well.
Comments
Photo #1 - Looking towards Ben Lomond Peak from Cutler Ridge with some wind loaded areas circled.
Photo #2 - Looking between Ben Lomond Peak and Willard Peak from Cutler Ridge.
Photo #3 - Looking at Willard Peak from Cutler Ridge, showing melted off South-Southwest facing slopes.
Photo #4 - North-northeast facing slope around 8,000ft on Cutler Ridge holding some rotten snow.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None