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Observation: Miller Bowl

Observation Date
12/6/2023
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Miller Bowl
Location Name or Route
Tony Grove, Miller Bowl Area
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
Generally supportable for sled and skis. Only sinking into the 3 feet of new snow an inch or two.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
The danger of avalanches releasing on the November facets is gradually decreasing as the heavy new snow settles.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,600'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments
We went up to Miller Bowl in the Tony Grove Area to investigate a couple of natural avalanches that occurred late in last weekend's storm, late Sunday or overnight
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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