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Observation: Ogden Canyon

Observation Date
2/20/2023
Observer Name
brian smith
Region
Ogden » Ogden Canyon
Location Name or Route
Skyline to Dry Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Broken skies with moderate West winds.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Mixed bag out there but still some dry soft snow in the sheltered areas. Damp below 6000ft.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
The upper 8 inches of the snow pack has some dry weak snow. The last four inches is higher density and sitting on this weaker snow. See video of test slope at 6400 ft.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Lots of snow blowing around out there and wind loading most from the West but last week the wind blew from the East. Wind slabs were very stubborn to move.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Normal Caution
Problem #2 Comments
There is some weak dry snow about 6-10 inches down at the mid elevations. Maybe another issue with incoming new heavy snow. Test slope shows failure within this.
Comments
1. Photo of test slope sliding
2. East winds last week topped an amazing amout of fir trees. I guess they do not like east winds anymore than us!
3. Roller balls down below 6000ft.
4. Same
5. Video of test slope
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates