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Observation: Miller Bowl

Observation Date
11/24/2019
Observer Name
Pagnucco/Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Miller Bowl
Location Name or Route
Miller Bowl
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Very fall like day with grey skies, a brisk wind, and 1 or 2" of new snow.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow only exists on the northern quadrant of the compass. Pretty much bare ground everywhere else. Facets, breakable crusts, and surface hoar all packed into about 38 cm at the deepest spots.
Fast and loud turns were of the "think light thoughts" variety as rocks and stumps are just barely covered. Overall very weak snow pack.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Weak pack set up that could lead to instability with a decent water event.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
38°
Comments
photo 1: Bare ground on E, S, W aspects
photo 2: Thin approach
photo 3: Small surface hoar mixed with NSF and facets
photo 4: Surface hoar
photo 5: Otto favored the shallower areas where he wasn't swimming in weak, sugary snow
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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