Observation: Powder Mountain

Observation Date
1/23/2024
Observer Name
Chris Benson
Region
Ogden » Powder Mountain
Location Name or Route
PowMow Periphery
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Hs varied from 30-130cm in a wind-affected area on a 25 degree slope across four profiles. We observed one large collapse while approaching the site. Mixed results with ECTs, with only one producing ECTP30 down 77cm on the Jan 5 interface which consisted of F and 4F hard FC/DH that appear to be moist and rounding. PST was more consistent with about half of them producing END with less than half of the cut length. The more Northerly the aspect, the worse the test results.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Several nights without refreeze below 6.5K... lots of roller balls at low elevations on most aspects.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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