Observation: Copenhagen Basin

Observation Date
3/26/2026
Observer Name
Weed, Talty
Region
Logan » Southeast Idaho » Copenhagen Basin
Location Name or Route
Copenhagen Basin
Weather
Weather Comments
Very warm temperatures with mostly clear skies. Moderate NW winds were not helping keep anything cool.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

3-6" of slush existed on all surfaces. In Copenhagen Basin, we broke through the surface into 3-4' of ice cold water.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
8,400'
Slope Angle
Comments

Snow cover at the trailhead.

Boot penetration, sinking beyond our ankles.

Sinking into 3-4 feet of water below the snow surface.

A wet, saturated snowpack at 8400 feet in elevation.

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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates
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