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Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
1/28/2023
Observer Name
Staples & Weber County SAR
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo Area
Weather
Weather Comments
Half sun and half clouds in the morning. Whiteout conditions at the end of the day riding back. Winds moving snow at upper elevation exposed areas
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
Powder! About as good as it gets. However, open/exposed slopes were wind affected. We consistently found the best snow as soon as we dropped a little in elevation.
All the trees had a coating of rime! But the snow was still soft.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Comments
It was pretty simple in the Monte area - avoid the wind and you avoid the avalanches which was easy. We sought the best snow. We didn't see any signs that conditions were especially tricky.
However, it sounds like conditions were more sensitive near Ben Lomond and other places compared to what we found. I'm unclear that was a function of more wind or other factors.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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