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Observation: Tony Grove Area

Observation Date
12/8/2022
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove Area
Location Name or Route
Tony Grove Lake, Blind Hollow, Chicken Hill
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
7"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
A person could probably still trigger a dangerous avalanche in steep terrain. Although we can find weak sugary snow in most areas and at all elevations, and poor snow structure on many slopes, we've also noted increasing stability throughout the week.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Sugary faceted snow is widespread, with basal layers especially loose where snow is shallow like scoured upper elevation slopes and everywhere at lower and mid elevations.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,800'
Slope Angle
19°
Comments
Still too shallow to ride the steeper hills in this very rocky area, but meadow skipping is pretty fun.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable