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Observation: Mt. Magog, South Face

Observation Date
3/23/2025
Observer Name
Pagnucco, Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Mt. Magog » Mt. Magog, South Face
Location Name or Route
Mt. Magog
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Rain
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Cold and clammy up high. Windy but did not observe much transport.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Stirofoam-like snow pasted across the range anywhere from 4-8" deep. Good snowmobiling but challenging skiing with variable surfaces. Large graupel with some pooling noted under cliffs and around tree wells.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags observed today,
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Poor visibility limited views of classic wind-loaded terrain. Observed cornices that have grown enormous and overhanging on many ridges and subridges.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Cloud cover prevented rapid warming.
Snow Profile
Aspect
South
Elevation
9,500'
Slope Angle
36°
Comments
Moving towards a springtime snowpack.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate