Observation Date
1/9/2025
Observer Name
Daniel Turner
Region
Logan » Southeast Idaho » Bloomington Canyon
Location Name or Route
Bloomington Canyon
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Clear sunny skies, calm winds, cold temps
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
surface conditions are a bit challenging with a wide spread sun crust on most all aspects and eelvations. Upper elevation sheltered Northerly slopes are mostly void of this problem.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
I observed the persistant weak layer does exist however in this particular zone and elevation we are reaching a snowdepth that is improving the issue. at a HS depth of 190cm we were unable to get any results at the PWL near the ground.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
In pockets of shallow snow the PWL is learking.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
30°
Comments
Riding conditions are a bit rough given the 3cm sun crust. Depth of snow is improving with many areas approaching 200cm. This depth is healing the snowpack quickly however, in areas of shallow snow the persistent weak layer is learning. Riding conditions are best in upper elevation sheltered Northly slopes.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
