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Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
12/14/2022
Observer Name
Dan Moreis
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler Ridge
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Dug a pit at around 8100 ft off cutler ridge NW 300degrees aspect, 27ish degree slope. Very clear and obvious PWL 60 cm down. Total snow pack here was 120 cm. ECP 21 with Q2 shear on the weak layer. A consolidated block that moved about an inch so maybe approaching a Q1.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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