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Observation: North Fork Ogden River

Observation Date
2/17/2022
Observer Name
Richie Schumacher
Region
Ogden » North Fork Ogden River
Location Name or Route
North Fork Park Trailhead
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
The return of winter feels nice, although it was getting warm by the end of the day, especially in the sun. Cloud ceiling seemed to be at about 9000' or so for much of the day.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Much nicer snow conditions after the couple inches of new snow but still variable depending on aspect and elevation. Seemed to be getting more moist and sticky on solar aspects as day progressed.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Problem #1 Comments
Found some steep areas near cliffs bands where very small natural dry loose and small cornice fall had happened (East), and kicked off a small dry loose while skiing (North East), but no real notable avalanche activity otherwise. Seems like the wind is moving snow and setting up (pictured is on South facing ridgeine), but still soft.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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