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Observation: Mt, Magog Area

Observation Date
2/15/2018
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Mt, Magog Area
Location Name or Route
Mt. Magog, South Ridge, West Face
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Snowfall heavy at times, with ~5" of new snow on the the sleds after only a few hours. Westerly winds were pretty strong at times.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Fine fluffy powder riding and skiing conditions. Deeper new snow at upper elevations.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Noticed a couple natural soft wind slab avalanches that occurred today, while we were in the area. These were both around 1' deep and 50' wide, and on drifted east facing slopes at around 9300' in elevation. The avalanches were not very desrtuctive and didn't run especially far. They looked like they were triggered by cornice fall, and occurred durring periods of heavy snowfall and fairly strong winds.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

Wind slabs were pretty soft and non-threatening, especially since we avoided drifted slopes. But natural avalanches were occurring, so obviously a factor. Tomorrow's wind slabs in exposed lee terrain could be stiffer, thicker, wider, run farther, and be less manageable than they were today.

Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
9,200'
Slope Angle
27°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates