Observation: Beginner Bowl

Observation Date
2/17/2026
Observer Name
Pagnucco, Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Beginner Bowl
Location Name or Route
Beginner Bowl Area
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Southeast
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Caught the afternoon break between storms, so observed no snowfall and light to moderate winds on ridges. 9200' temp at 1430 was about 15 F. Was able to see the range, but flat light was limiting.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

New snow was inverted with the top 4-5" denser than the rest. Made for ok trailbreaking, but glad it wasn't deeper. New snow contained quite a bit of graupel. Decent skiing conditions on low-angle terrain. Really good snowmobiling conditions. Coverage above about 8000' is good.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Was hoping to see some natural avalanches, but the lighting was flat. We had one giant collapse on a deep wind drift just off the ridgeline. The poor structure is everywhere, but it will take more of a load in some places to get it to budge. We observed some cracking and got a report from riders of a decent-sized shooting crack as well. The wheels did not fall off the bus today, but with another round of heavy snowfall incoming, I will stay well away from steep terrain for a while.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
7,500'
Slope Angle
27°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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