Observation: Highline Trail, North

Observation Date

12/23/2025

Observer Name

Weed

Region

Logan » Southeast Idaho » Emigration Summit Area » Highline Trail, North

Location Name or Route

Bear Wallow Ridge

Weather

Sky

Broken

Wind Speed

Light

Weather Comments

Too warm

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Rain-Rime Crust

Damp

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

I found good coverage, challenging skiing, and ECTPs on both E and W facing slopes >8000' in the Emigration Canyon Area. Thick plastic slab layer with K-hard rain crust(s) capping a moist, weak basal layer of faceted snow. Avalanches failing on this PWL are possible on isolated slopes >30°

Snow Profile

Aspect

East

Elevation

8,100'

Slope Angle

23°