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Observation: Tony Grove

Observation Date
3/1/2024
Observer Name
Richie Schumacher
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove
Location Name or Route
Tony Grove
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Strong winds all day with lots of moving and drifting snow. Periods of Light snowfall later in the day with little if any accumulation. Felt warmer than anticipated later in the day.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow surface was mostly wind blown snow of medium to high density that made for consistent riding at upper elevations on protected slopes. A thin wind skin was forming on fist hard surface snow. Cornice formation in the area was impressive and new drifts were forming rapidly throughout the day with tracks partly filled in between runs.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Strong winds and blowing snow all day with soft drifts forming rapidly. No other red flags and general stability was good in the area.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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