Observation: North Ogden Divide

Observation Date
2/5/2023
Observer Name
Dan Morris
Region
Ogden » North Ogden Divide
Location Name or Route
Ogden, North Ogden Divide
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Ridge top winds were sustained and strong. Wind drips were pretty sensitive.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Snowfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour. Snow started around 10 am but was light until 11. Between 11-2 a good 4 inches fell in this area and was snowing hard when I left.
Comments
I was out for a couple hours before it started snowing. Solar slopes had a solid freeze crust. Wind had been most everywhere but sheltered slopes were still pretty skiable with creamy slightly wind affected powder. Heavy snow fall and strong southwest winds throughout the day. It seemed the the new snow was not bonding well with old snow, particularly on the solar slopes with the freeze crust.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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