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Observation: Beginner Bowl

Observation Date
11/19/2018
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Beginner Bowl
Location Name or Route
Tony Grove, Beginner Bowl
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Less than a foot of snow covering the rocky terrain at 9000'. The existing shallow snow is very weak and sugary or faceted.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
We'll see increasing danger with the incoming Thanksgiving storm as new snow accumulates on preexisting weak faceted snow on smooth upper elevation slopes.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,000'
Slope Angle
23°
Comments
There's not enough snow to ride or ski on yet, but thin or no snow cover in avalanche terrain may be a blessing. The existing snow on shady slopes at upper elevations is quite weak, and it's likely to stay that way for a while after it's buried. Slopes with snow cover now will likely be more dangerous then those that are bare or very shallow. -Looking west across Beginner Bowl toward Naomi Peak. -Wood Camp from the east.
Existing snow is less than a foot deep and only found on slopes facing the north half of the compass. The shallow snow is weak and sugary or faceted.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates