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Observation: Ogden

Observation Date
12/6/2023
Observer Name
Richie Schumacher
Region
Ogden
Location Name or Route
Upper Pine Creek
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Significantly cooler feeling temps above 6500'. Sun was warm and softening surface/ melting faceted crystals on top. Wind is significantly higher on ridge lines, but with little to no available snow for transport.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow surface was a stout 8cm crust with radiation recrystalization crystals on top (RR melting quickly once hit by the sun, crust surface softening quickly as well). Crust was mostly supportable but would break thru occasionally.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
The crust on top was stout and brittle enough that it was either supportive or occasionally breakable just at skis, but with no cracking or collapsing noted.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
7,000'
Slope Angle
25°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate