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Observation: Ogden

Observation Date
2/5/2022
Observer Name
Jonathan Melton
Region
Ogden
Location Name or Route
Snowbasin Backcountry
Comments
Found some very thin reactive wind slab on steep SE slopes ~9000. Slab was soft and about 1/2 inch thick. if the slope was steep enough a small pocket would break 10 feet wide and slide a few feet. On less steep slopes the wind drifted snow would just shatter locally under the weight of a skier and move slightly (photo below). Not particularly worrying, and no other signs of instability.
Beautiful day to be out skiing.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low