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Observation: Red Pine

Observation Date
1/12/2017
Observer Name
Daniel Turner
Region
SE Idaho » Bloomington Canyon » Red Pine
Location Name or Route
Bloomington Canyon, Idaho, Red Pine (near Blooming Canyon Yurt)
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
15"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
consistent right side up snow pack
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
there is a persistent slab at 156cm. This payer has about 2 cm of graupel
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
7,400'
Slope Angle
18°
Comments
see pit profile.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates