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Observation: Maple Creek Pass

Observation Date
12/29/2022
Observer Name
Meisenheimer / Weed
Region
Logan » Southeast Idaho » Franklin Basin » Maple Creek Pass
Location Name or Route
Hillyard Canyon to Franklin Basin, ridge crest above Maple Creek
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Nice powder riding conditions on low angle slopes and in the meadows
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
No real signs of instability noted
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southeast
Elevation
8,600'
Slope Angle
21°
Comments
We found really good powder riding and skiing today in safe terrain less steep than about 30 degrees...
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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