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Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
4/7/2024
Observer Name
Stefan aka “The Beast”
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler Ridge
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
I reached ~8,900' and had extremely poor visibility. There are large wind slabs from the recent storm on this ridge that I was not able to see until I was standing on them. If the visibility was better, I would feel better about avoiding the wind slabs but I turned around at this point once it starting snowing.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,800'
Comments
Skinning and downhill conditions were excellent. Visibility was great from the TH up to 8,000'. At ~8,000', the cloud layer greatly decreased the visibility. Above ~8,500', there are decent sized wind slabs and wind affected areas where the snow has been removed. I put on my split crampons for the last ~500' before turning back.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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