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Observation: Miller Bowl, East

Observation Date
12/5/2017
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Miller Bowl, East
Location Name or Route
South Tony Grove, Miller Bowl East
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2'
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Very nice powder conditions...

Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

Persistent layer consisting of small facets and perhaps surface hoar in places above strong Thanksgiving crusts

Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments

noted some drifting in exposed upper elevation terrain

Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
40°
Comments

Evidence of a fairly widespread natural cycle from during the intense storm Sunday night (12/3/17). Avalanche crowns were visible on many steep slopes between 8000' and 9000' facing north through east. There was 4 or 5 inches of very light powder on the bed surfaces of the avalanches.

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