Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
1/9/2026
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo Range
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Very cold AM -3 degrees F in parking lot at 9AM, warming to reasonable temp by mid day Light winds picked up by about noon Rhyme on trees
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

cold light powder.

bonded well to old snow

old snow very stable

some wind affected snow in exposed areas

total snowpack was best above 8500 ft. below that was very thin with limited base snow.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate