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Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
12/5/2023
Observer Name
Sam and Adam Crow
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler Ridge
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Went looking for the PWL and we found it.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #2 Comments
We didn't get high enough up the ridge to find any evidence of wind drifted snow.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
6,700'
Comments
After the temps rose yesterday and then dropped overnight, there is now a thick, hard melt freeze crust sitting on top of weaker snow. The skiing/riding was not great. The exit is pretty heinous.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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