Observation Date
3/28/2019
Observer Name
Weed, Duncan
Region
Logan » Southeast Idaho » Beaver Creek Canyon » St. Charles Peak Area
Location Name or Route
Beaver Creek, St. Charles Peak, Egan Basin
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Snow squall in the morning dropped a few inches of snow and then moved off over Bear Lake. Cleared up midday with good vis.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
A few inches of new snow capping soft but supportable m/f crust at all elevations.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No significant red flags noted.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Might be a few fresh and older drifts that a person could trigger in steep upper elevation terrain.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
No problem at upper elevations today, with clouds and a nice breeze to keep the snow cool. Colder nighttime temperatures in the next couple nights will likely set up the soft and saturated snow solidly.
Comments
Had fun riding with Ranger Michael Duncan and staff of the Montpelier Ranger District on the CTNF. We found nice riding conditions, apparently stable cooling snow, and great views of Bear Lake and the northern Bear River Range.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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