Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
12/28/2021
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo 41.41405/-111.50424
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Similar to forecast Overcast light winds
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
9"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
8-10 in of new storm snow
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
Lots of signs of recent high winds. some ares were completely blown off
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
18°
Comments
8700 feet North facing
130cm deep
ECT 13N
ECT 27N
ECT did break at new storm snow interface did not propagate
Also broke at 27 did not propagate
Likely this slope had wind deposited snow from earlier high winds.
overall it was more stable than expected
we did experense one collapse under us on low angle terrain.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates