Observation: Mt Ogden

Observation Date
11/16/2023
Observer Name
Doug Wewer
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin » Mt Ogden
Location Name or Route
Mt Ogden
Weather
Precipitation
Moderate Rain
Weather Comments
Rain/Snow line from storm at about 8200’ mid-day. Snow didn’t stick much below about 8500’. Rain below about 8000’ fell on bare ground.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,300'
Comments
The rain seemed to be saturating the old facets. I could easily make a snowball out of the wet facets. A rain crust was also forming near the surface of the snow. 2-3" of dense wet new snow fell on the surface.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low