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Observation: Miller Bowl

Observation Date
11/10/2021
Observer Name
Pagnucco, T Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Miller Bowl
Location Name or Route
Miller Bowl
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Blustery conditions today in exposed areas. Some wind transport. Sun starting peeking out mid afternoon.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
New snow is a mix of graupel and broken particles. Bonded well with older well-compacted snow. Overall pack is still very shallow with rocks, stumps, etc still poking through.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
35°
Comments
Decent riding conditions on supportable base but still very shallow snowpack overall. No signs of instability yet. Came across a few areas where graupel had pooled and made for tricky upward travel.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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