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Observation: Tony Grove Area

Observation Date
2/15/2023
Observer Name
Richie Schumacher
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove Area
Location Name or Route
Tony grove area
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Cold, sunny day.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Around 10" of new, low density snow from this last storm. Snow seemed to be settling and thickening throughout the day on sunny aspects, but staying dry. Minimal slab formation found. Some large cornices have formed over east facing ridge lines (pictured). Loose dry activity was frequent on steeper slopes.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Red Flags Comments
Other than the new snow, no red flags noted.
Comments
Beautiful day in the Tony grove area. We were surprised to find minimal wind slab formation at upper elevations between Magog and Miller bowl areas, other than some large cornices that have formed. Skiing on steep east and NE facing slopes was very nice, dry, and non-cohesive snow. We did have several small loose dry sluffs on steep slopes near cliff bands (pictured is one of the larger sluffs at 8600' on east aspect)
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low