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Observation: Tony Grove-Blind Hollow Saddle

Observation Date
12/7/2017
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Tony Grove-Blind Hollow Saddle
Location Name or Route
TG/Blind Saddle
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
24°
Comments

Incessant northwest winds damaged the nice powder in exposed terrain, scouring snow from windward slopes, creating sastrugi, and depositing it into stiff wind slabs on leeward slopes.

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