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Observation: Tony Grove Area

Observation Date
11/23/2022
Observer Name
William Rouse
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove Area
Location Name or Route
Tony Grove
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
New snow average 3 inches to blow around into starting zones. Clouds were moving quickly and conditions were cold and breezy. Enough to fill in the skin track at the ridge.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Weak existing snow is bonding poorly. (Sloughs) wind has formed slabs in places on top.
Comments
We found better than expected riding at the Grove and didn't see any cracking or collapsing. I suspect that could be different in places that the wind has formed a slab on top. The few inches of new snow was easily transported by wind.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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