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Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
3/20/2023
Observer Name
brian smith
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
birthday bowls
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
snowing and blowing from the Southwest.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
8-10 inches of new heavy snow from last night and today. Nice smooth turning on a supportable base on most aspects and slope angles.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Lots of wind loading going on today and grapple falling throughout the day.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Observed a natural avalanche on the wind loaded skier's right ridge of the north birthday bowl. This was a two foot crown, and 100ft. wide, but only slid 100 vertical feet. Sensitive wind slab as well with ski cuts.
Comments
Photos of natural slide from wind loading. Poor quality photo due to the weather conditions.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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