Observation Date
11/30/2018
Observer Name
Daniel Turner
Region
SE Idaho » Bloomington Canyon
Location Name or Route
WSU Bloomington Canyon Yurt (Snow study plot)
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Deteriorating weather throughout the day with increasingly poor visibility. Consistent snow fall from S2-S5
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
This storm cycle has brought heavy snow fall accompanied with moderate northerly winds. Ample winds for snow transport have surely loaded the leeward slopes.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
A persistent weak layer exists in areas containing snow from pre Thanksgiving storms.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Ample low density snow has fallen and provided product for transport by moderate to high north winds.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
7,600'
Slope Angle
10°
Comments
Recent storms have produced great skiing and riding conditions in the upper elevations. Proceed with caution in areas that contained old -re Thanksgiving snow as this snow has created a persistent weak layer that will likely stick around for a wile. With only a few feet of low density snow there area ample obstacles still exposed and just under the surface. Ski and ride with caution.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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