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Observation: Naomi Trail

Observation Date
1/12/2018
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Naomi Trail
Location Name or Route
Naomi Trail, South Ridge Mt Magog
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

New snow heavily rimed and filled with graupel

Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
8,600'
Slope Angle
20°
Comments

I found better overall stability than I expected, with no views of natural or triggered avalanches. Heavy rimed snow and graupel filled terrain in nicely. Noted significant cornice growth due to windy storm.

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