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Observation: North Ogden Divide

Observation Date
1/17/2025
Observer Name
Meisenheimer
Region
Ogden » North Ogden Divide
Location Name or Route
North Ogden Divide towards Lewis Peak
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
I was surprised to see how reactive a little wind could make the snowpack. The snow surface here seemed very weak and faceted. It only took a little wind, and the snowpack became very touchy. I triggered several small avalanches 3-5 inches deep, one 100 feet wide (see video 1 and pictures 1 and 2).
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
The basal facets seem dormant for now. However, there is a new layer in town (see picture 3).
Video
Was very surprised by how connected this was. It's only 5 inches deep, but it was super touchy and made a whisp sound as it broke around me.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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