Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
1/16/2026
Observer Name
Kaufmann
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Significantly less wind than yesterday at ridge top -- calm. At 1230, air temps were -5C at 9000'. At 1600, air temps were 2C at 7200'. High, thin clouds seemed to trap a bit more heat than yesterday.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

Traveled to more northerly aspects across the first 15mi or so of UT39 / Curtis Creek. Generally found similar surfaces to my previous obs. as well as those from Champion & Maushund. I also had to search for surface hoar and would agree on their assessment of spatial distribution "does not appear widespread and is generally isolated to well-protected zones". That being said, NSF growth was more widespread in my travels and might be considered "specific".

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low