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Observation: Ballroom

Observation Date
12/9/2023
Observer Name
weed, pagnucco
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » Amazon Face » Beaver Envy » Ballroom
Location Name or Route
Beaver Envy, Ballroom
Weather
Sky
Few
Weather Comments
Bluebird day - temps in the afternoon were comfortable, around 20 F.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Excellent powder riding conditions on low angle terrain at mid-elevations. Still a few shrubs poking through but coverage has improved dramatically in the last week.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
Observed no red flags today.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
7,500'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments
Lots of sleds getting towed into the parking lot with broken A-arms and missing skis. Snow is not overly deep at mid-elevations.
Deeper above 8500'.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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