Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date

11/25/2022

Observer Name

Williams, Kelly

Region

Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge

Location Name or Route

Cutler Ridge

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

West

Wind Speed

Moderate

Weather Comments

Moderate west wind at the ridgetops. Ambient temperature was above freezing, although it felt cooler with the light westerly winds.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Faceted Loose

Snow Characteristics Comments

Fun skiing faceted loose snow surface north through east facing below 8700'. Above 8700' was a mix of wind drifted snow, wind scalloped snow, and rocks.

HS at 7000' was approximately 12"
HS at 8000' was approximately 20"
HS at 8700' was approximately 28"

West facing below 8000' was very wet and sticking to both skins and skis while traveling. What doesn't melt on solar aspects will become a crust as temperatures drop tonight.

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northeast

Elevation

8,600'

Slope Angle

32°