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Observation: Mt Ogden

Observation Date
11/22/2023
Observer Name
Doug Wewer
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin » Mt Ogden
Location Name or Route
Mt Ogden
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Some minor cracking on slopes with fresh wind drifts. Surface hoar developing in some places. Total snow depth is highly variable. Seems like facets below the rain crust gained strength with the rain event but are still weak. Snowpit attached seems fairly representative for this elevation on NE aspects.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,700'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate