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Observation: Bloomington Canyon

Observation Date
12/29/2018
Observer Name
Ben Bauter
Region
SE Idaho » Bloomington Canyon
Location Name or Route
Bloomington Canyon, ID
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Call day in the mid teens. Light wind and snow throughout the day.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Good conditions with soft snow on top were found on north west through North East aspects at and above 8000 feet.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Persistent week later still being found on Northwest through North East aspects above 8000 feet. Towards the end of the day more snow and wind are starting to create small Windrift at upper elevations.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable