Observation: Gibson Basin

Observation Date

12/24/2021

Observer Name

Kade

Region

Logan » Southeast Idaho » Beaver Creek Canyon » Gibson Basin

Location Name or Route

Gibson Basin

Red Flags

Heavy Snowfall

Wind Loading

Cracking

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

Riding this North facing slope had cracking a few times I stopped, just the top layer/new snow

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Snow Profile

Aspect

North

Elevation

8,400'

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

High

Coordinates