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Observation: Egan Basin

Observation Date
1/24/2019
Observer Name
Mike Fogg
Region
SE Idaho » BeaverCreek Canyon » Egan Basin
Location Name or Route
Egan basin
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Weather Comments
Varible Gusty winds
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Winds seemed to be swirling and blowing in different directions in the flats and canyons. The higher elevations the winds were ripping pretty good
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Video
The riding was very good the new snow was deeper in the protected areas and if ridden properly it would blow over the hood .
Flat light and low clouds .
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable