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Observation: North Ogden Divide

Observation Date
4/16/2023
Observer Name
brian smith
Region
Ogden » North Ogden Divide
Location Name or Route
north ogden divide
Weather
Sky
Clear
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
Nice corn skiing in the am.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
Roller balls, and cornice breaking
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #1 Comments
The corn skiing was great and lasted quite well going around the compass until about 1:30pm on the Southwest slopes and then the roller balls started. Cornice failure noted as well on a East slope
Comments
photo of cornice failure and video of roller balls.
Video
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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