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Observation: Red Pine

Observation Date
2/25/2018
Observer Name
Daniel Turner
Region
SE Idaho » Bloomington Canyon » Red Pine
Location Name or Route
Bloomington Canyon, Red Pine
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
a.m. blustery, p.m. sunny and cold
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Great Powder skiing in sheltered areas, Wind effected near ridge tops.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
clear evedance of wind slabs. cracking on test slopes.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #2 Comments

Deep Persistent slab at 57cm down. above a small melt frees crust with a near surface facet on top.

Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
8,400'
Slope Angle
24°
Comments

Great skiing on low angle sheltered slopes

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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