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Observation: Beginner Bowl

Observation Date
12/11/2021
Observer Name
Kade
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Beginner Bowl
Location Name or Route
Beginner bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Large (1") ice crust 12" from ground-level, facets above and below it.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,800'
Comments
Isolated Column test, failed 5 taps at the wrist on ice crust/facets 12" above ground-level. New snow on top.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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