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Observation: Beginner Bowl

Observation Date
1/22/2024
Observer Name
weed, pagnucco
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Beginner Bowl
Location Name or Route
Central Bear River Range, Beginner Bowl
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Cloudy and mild
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Rather supportable for powder. Maybe West Coast like, and a little denser than Utah Powder. Smooth, fast and surfy.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
8,400'
Slope Angle
24°
Comments
We found a deep snowpack that is more stable than what we've been seeing down lower and in places with shallower snow.
Video
The danger at upper elevations in the Central Bear River Range is Moderate, with human-triggered avalanches possible in places with shallower snow, especially where there is a shallower slab layer consisting of hard January snow capping the weak layer from late December.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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