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Observation: Tony Grove

Observation Date
3/14/2016
Observer Name
Jeremy Jensen
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove
Location Name or Route
TG Area
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Snowing heavily all morning tapering off by afternoon. A little sun popped they around 8000 ft for a few min. Stayed cold and light to moderate winds all day at 8700-8000 ft
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
11"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Super good right side up blower powder. Exceptionally good in the n facing areas where the snow was still soft beneath. Cold smoke lingered in the air for the duration of 4 to 5 turns, giving it a 5 star rating in my book. Stuffing and lightly slashing in the steepest terrain.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
Some light collapsing on really steep areas and some movement in the form of sluff in the 40+ slopes. Wind was howling and I'm sure the upper terrain will be sensitive and heavily loaded.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable