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Observation: Mt. Magog East Face

Observation Date
1/31/2023
Observer Name
weed, pagnucco
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Mt. Magog » Mt. Magog East Face
Location Name or Route
Tony Grove--->Mt. Magog
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Temps warmed up to low - mid teens F for a few hours this afternoon making it bearable to travel at higher elevations. N winds were still blowing lightly.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3'
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow was mostly deep, light powder minus where it was wind or sun-affected. S slopes had a measurable sun crust while more shaded slopes held softer snow. Very deep but supportable riding conditions both on sleds and skis.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Went to check out the Mt Magog avalanche that likely occurred Sat night/Sun morning. Noticed a few other shallow slab avalanches in Rock Bowl but not too much else. Riders have stayed off the big steep slopes like Cornice Ridge - a good sign that the message is getting out. Most of the larger natural avalanches that occurred during this past cycle appear to have failed on buried NSF about 2-4' deep. Most were also wind slabs.
Comments
Overall the snowpack seems to be stabilizing. I would hesitate to jump on any steep wind-loaded slope for at least a few more days though.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate