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Observation: Tony Grove-Blind Hollow Saddle

Observation Date
11/24/2024
Observer Name
Pagnucco, Weed, Barry
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Tony Grove-Blind Hollow Saddle
Location Name or Route
South of Tony Grove Lake, (Miller Bowl, Blind Saddle, Beginner Bowl)
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Nice fresh heavy powder with some graupel
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
There may be areas where wind slabs formed on weak faceted snow, which is widespread in upper-elevation terrain.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,800'
Slope Angle
23°
Comments
We found nice, somewhat heavy, powder conditions and apparently good snow stability despite poor snow structure and obviously weak, faceted snow on the ground.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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