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Observation: Sherman Peak

Observation Date
3/7/2024
Observer Name
Daniel Turner
Region
Logan » Southeast Idaho » Sherman Peak
Location Name or Route
Sherman Peak
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Weather progressively cleared and warmed throughout the day. Visibility also progressively improved
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Excellent riding conditions on 20240306 storm snow. Surface snow had consolidated down to approximately 10".
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
20240306 New snow has consolidated to about 10". Plenty of wind loading visible. By late afternoon rapid warming began reeking havoc on the new snow.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southeast
Elevation
9,000'
Slope Angle
15°
Comments
A total of 240cm of snow. A slight weakness was observed in the new snow interface, approximately 25cm down. CT9SC @215cm
Snow conditions will quickly decline with sun and warm temperatures. By late afternoon today surface conditions were becoming dense and heavy with lots of signs of roller balls and wet point releases.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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