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Observation: Beginner Bowl

Observation Date
11/11/2013
Observer Name
Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Beginner Bowl
Location Name or Route
Tony Grove, South
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
High pressure conditions.... Fair weather, mild daytime temps, clear nights, dry
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

Very shallow and weak snow on north facing slopes, less than about a foot deep below around 9000'. No snow at all on south facing slopes....

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
The snow is shallow and weak anywhere you find snow. There is no overlying slab currently though.
Comments

Very shallow snow conditions exist in the Logan Area, with no snow even at upper elevations on south facing slopes and the shallow snow on north facing slopes plagued by well developed loose faceted grains. Weak basal snow will likely be a problem on these slopes as an inevitable slab develops with early winter accumulations.

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