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Observation: Eagan Basin

Observation Date
12/28/2018
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
SE Idaho » BeaverCreek Canyon » Eagan Basin
Location Name or Route
Near Eagan basin
Weather
Sky
Few
Weather Comments
2 degrees at the state aheds at 9am clear skys warmed to 20 degrees and light clouds in the afternoon
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Light cold powder on top of older snow and old sun crust on South faces
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
Did not see any red flags. The older wind loading was covered with new snow and made it very difficult to detect
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Hard to see previous wind drift problem
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #2 Comments
ECT P 21 breaking on the facets near the ground
Comments
The ground layer facets did not show any evidence of healing in the past few weeks.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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