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Observation: Paris Peak

Observation Date
12/30/2023
Observer Name
Staples, Weed, Pagnucco, Champion
Region
Logan » Southeast Idaho » Bloomington Canyon » Paris Peak
Location Name or Route
Paris Peak
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Mild conditions, especially in the morning.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Variable and inconsistent conditions for the most part. Nice, fast, recrystallized "loud powder" and surface hoar in sheltered areas, with the best turning conditions on low angled slopes.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
9,100'
Slope Angle
36°
Comments
We went up to the Top of Paris Peak to check on the new weather station we installed there this fall.
Video
Looking down the large avalanche path on the north side of Paris Peak
It's a great time to get out and explore the backcountry because the avalanche danger is LOW. This is the first time and probably the last that we've ventured out onto the north side of Paris Peak, a huge avalanche path involving travel in "extreme" terrain.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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