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Observation: Beginner Bowl

Observation Date
12/18/2024
Observer Name
Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Beginner Bowl
Location Name or Route
Begginner Ridge
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Droppy graupel turns. Boot pen to the ground everywhere I went. I still don't dare to ride off the beaten path.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
A few collapses on slopes less than 30° steep
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
The last couple recent storms have formed a slab on a widespread persistent weak layer of sugary faceted snow.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
12°
Video
Just so you can get an idea of snow coverage, here are views of Naomi Peak and Mt. Magog from the ridge south of Tony Grove Lake.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Snow Pilot URL
https://snowpilot.org/node/67992