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Observation: Dead Tree Bowl

Observation Date
2/7/2021
Observer Name
Daniel Turner
Region
Logan » Southeast Idaho » Bloomington Canyon » Dead Tree Bowl
Location Name or Route
Bloomington Canyon, dead tree bowl
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Blue bird and windy. Lots of oregraphical winds
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Wind effected at all elevations, and on all aslects
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southeast
Elevation
8,600'
Slope Angle
27°
Comments
CTV
ECTP SP #4 at 20cm down at new snow interface
Second pit
ECTP Sap #12 at 27cm down
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable