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Observation: Beginner Bowl

Observation Date
11/19/2024
Observer Name
Matt Barry
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Beginner Bowl
Location Name or Route
Beginner Bowl
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Weather Comments
When we arrived to Tony Grove at 8:30, it was still snowing heavily. By the time we left around noon, the skies had partially cleared and snowfall had stopped.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
13"
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
The storm snow felt right side up, with the lower density powder on the surface. There was up to 13" of new snow in areas near the top of the bowl.
Comments
The storm delivered and greatly improved coverage. It's still low tide and it's not hard to find downed trees and rocks with your skis. I dug in the snow just below the ridge at the top bowl and I found 34cm of new snow on top of the small amount of snow that fell on 11/16-17. Below this was a 4cm thick melt/freeze crust. Underneath this crust was a layer of faceted snow to the ground. The photo attached is of a hasty pit at the bottom of the bowls but shows a similar set up, with less new snow.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate