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Observation: North Ogden Divide

Observation Date
2/26/2022
Observer Name
brian smith
Region
Ogden » North Ogden Divide
Location Name or Route
north ogden divide
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
The 8 inches or so of light density new snow fell on a variety of old crusts. Above about 6500ft. you can ski through this crust and the turning is decent. Below 6000ft. the old crust is supportable and the light density 8 inches is nice except on steep terrain. 6000-6500ft. the crust is not supportable and stiff to ski through. Perfectly variable conditions out there!
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
The only red flag that I saw today was the surface sluffing at 6000ft. on the old melt/freeze crust.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Problem #1 Comments
As seen in the video, the old crust above 7300ft. is decaying with weak snow above and below it. I could not find a slab today but I believe the set up is there if you can find a wind slab on this rotten snow.
Photo: What happens when the wind is out of the East and then out of the Southwest, contour lines.
Video: weak snow above and below the old crust at 7300ft, and surface sluff at 6000ft.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None