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Observation: Beginner Bowl

Observation Date
11/29/2016
Observer Name
Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Beginner Bowl
Location Name or Route
South of Tony Grove Lake
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
11"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Sinking most of the way through 11/28 snow, but staying on top of 11/27 snow. Good skiing and hit no rocks this time.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
A few isolated collapses, mostly in the open flats.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

I avoided steep slopes with recently formed drifts. Observed a fresh natural avalanche, 2' deep and about 40' wide in East Miller Bowl on steep drifted north facing slope. Report is HERE

Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #2 Comments

Only on steep drifted north facing slopes at upper elevations, with smooth underlying ground

Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,900'
Slope Angle
26°
Comments

A couple feet of new snow, and winter is on!

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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