Observation: South Tony Grove

Observation Date

11/27/2012

Observer Name

Sam Hansen

Region

Logan

Location Name or Route

Miller Bowl; Tony Grove

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Speed

Calm

Weather Comments

clear weather, not much wind, pretty warm out but no sun crust above 8000'

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Density

Medium

Snow Surface Conditions

Faceted Loose

Snow Characteristics Comments

Snow was approx. ~ 2' deep, dense crust under 9" of faceted loose snow, all facets near rocky areas.

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

the structure seems temporarily stable but poses a threat after future snowfall events.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wet Snow