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Observation: Nordic Valley perimeter

Observation Date
1/19/2024
Observer Name
Daniel Turner, Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Nordic Valley perimeter
Location Name or Route
Nordic Valley BC
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Weather Comments
Warm 30-degree temps, calm - light winds on the ridgetops
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
The warm temperatures are impacting the snowpack. riding conditions today were heavy and slow. around 7500'. Generally, the snowpack appears to be healing quickly
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Rapid Warming
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
The PWL is buried quite deeply. As the snowpack continues to gain strength it appears to be harder to impact the PWL. The deepening snowpack and warm temps are slowly rounding our facets creating stability.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
7,500'
Slope Angle
26°
Comments
Minimal test results mainly in the storm slabs in the upper 21cm of the snowpack on this East Facing slop at 7500'
On our conservative tour, we observed several new snow avalanches from the 2024017 new snow.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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