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Observation: Tony Grove

Observation Date
11/15/2024
Observer Name
Pagnucco, Weed
Region
Logan » Tony Grove
Location Name or Route
Beginner Bowl
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Weather was benign. Grey skis and light wind on the ridge.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
What snow there is is incredibly shallow, only about 10-12" on N-facing upper-elevation terrain. It quickly dwindles to single-digit amounts as you descend. The snow is all faceted and you can easily sink to the ground.
Luckily, this weak snow only exists in specific places—sheltered, shaded, north-facing terrain above 8500'. We'll keep this in mind as it slowly gets covered by more snow.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Not enough snow to create slabs yet. Just a very poor snowpack structure throughout the entirety of the very shallow snowpack.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,800'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments
I will not be heading back up to TG until we get more snow. We need at least a foot or more to be able to move on foot. Sleds are going to have to wait a bit longer.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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