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Observation: Tony Grove Lake

Observation Date
3/6/2025
Observer Name
Pagnucco, Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Tony Grove Lake
Location Name or Route
South Tony Grove, Beginner Bowl, White Pine Trail Meadows
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Stormy day in the mountains with intermittent moderate snowfall. Only got a few minutes of slight clearing before snow showers kicked in. Mild temperatures. Only noticed winds in exposed terrain and on ridges.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
14"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Some nice new snow! We found 12-16" of medium-density new snow sitting atop a variety of MF crusts formed during the past heat wave. ECTX as the new snow is not really slabby. I imagine that wind affected snow may be a bit more touchy along exposed ridgelines. We observed some localized cracking in the new snow but found that it bonded pretty well with the old snow. There is weak snow from 3/3-3/4 on top of the crust, but it was unreactive today.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Red Flags Comments
Biggest red flag was heavy snowfall. Winds were well-behaved. I would expect new snow instabilities to settle out quickly.
Comments
Overall, these are some of the best snowmobiling conditions of the season!
1. Localized cracking.
2. The lines in the pit are on top of and below the prominent MF crust.
3. About 14-16" of new snow sitting atop the MF crust.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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