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Observation: Bloomington Canyon

Observation Date
2/25/2022
Observer Name
Daniel Turner
Region
Logan » Bear Lake » Bloomington Canyon
Location Name or Route
Bloomington Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Near ridgelines where loading has occurred small wind slabs were observed in the upper 6" of the snow pack. Cracking and sliding.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Wind drifts and slabs observed in the NNW at elevations of 7500' - 9500'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate