Observation: Whiskey Hill

Observation Date

1/8/2026

Observer Name

Davis, Gonzalez, Brodkin

Region

Ogden » Monte Cristo » Whiskey Hill

Location Name or Route

Monte Cristo. Whiskey/Beer hill

Weather

Sky

Overcast

Precipitation

Moderate Snowfall

Wind Direction

Northeast

Wind Speed

Moderate

Weather Comments

Early in the afternoon we experienced moderate snow showers (and graupel) above 8,000ft. Wind was blowing N by NE around 10-20mph in the high open terrain.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

20"

New Snow Density

Low

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Snow Characteristics Comments

Red Flags

Heavy Snowfall

Wind Loading

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

20" of new snow on top of the late December rain crust. See photos.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #2 Comments

We dug a snow pit near whiskey hill on a NE aspect at 8,500ft which scored ECTN24 at 65cm's (20' below the surface). It was a non planer fracture on the rain crust we fell between new years and Christmas. This layer is wide spread across the range.

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northeast

Elevation

8,500'

Slope Angle

12°

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable

Coordinates

Observation: Whiskey Hill

Total snow depth was 100 to 140 cm's (40 to 55") depending on location. New snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 20" (trailhead to the high terrain).

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