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Observation: North Ogden Divide

Observation Date
2/8/2022
Observer Name
brian smith
Region
Ogden » North Ogden Canyon » North Ogden Divide
Location Name or Route
North Ogden Divide
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Another bluebird day, little wind and a nice day to be out.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
Once again, loose dry recrystallized snow on the surface with decent turning in the sheltered low angle areas.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Weak snow on the surface.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Problem #1 Comments
Once again, weak snow on the surface while making for decent turning in the protected areas will be an issue if it ever snows again. Today I was able to create surface sluffs on the old rain crust that has been preserved in places below 6500ft. See video. Also, surface hoar is growing in the sheltered areas. Quiet otherwise.
Comments
Photo: Surface hoar
Video: Surface sluff on ice crust, 38 deg NE slope at 6200ft.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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