As of 7 AM--Dec. 2, 2010:
1/2" to 3" of snow fell in the last 24 hrs. and we now have 4-5 feet of pack above 9,000'.
MODERATE avalanche hazard is expected today. Some slabs still persist. New snow and wind may increase hazard thru the next 36 hrs.
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Site #
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Site Name
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Elev.
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New Snow
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Total Snow
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Temp.
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1
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Island Park
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6,290'
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1"
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21"
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28
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2
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Sawtelle
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7,710'
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1"
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41"
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26
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3
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Henrys Lake
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6,550'
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1/2"
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19"
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26
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4
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W. Yellowstone
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6,700'
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1"
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17"
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27
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5
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Madison Plateau
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7,750'
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2"
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32"
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26
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6
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Black Bear
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8,170'
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3"
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52"
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26
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Lionhead
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8,243'
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WINTER STORM WARNING
in effect until Friday, Dec 3, 5:00 PM
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY ABOVE 6500 FEET...
A WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 6500 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS:
8 TO 14 INCHES.
* ELEVATION: ABOVE 6500 FEET.
* TIMING: TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* LOCATIONS INCLUDE:
WILLOW CREEK SUMMIT...GRAYS LAKE NWR... GALENA SUMMIT...SMILEY CREEK LODGE...EDIE RANCH... MONIDA PASS...TARGHEE PASS
* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH OVER RIDGE TOPS.
* IMPACTS: HEAVY SNOW ACCUMULATION WILL MAKE FOR HAZARDOUS TRAVEL FOR THOSE OUT AND ABOUT IN THE BACK COUNTRY. SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF SNOW IS LIKELY AT RIDGE TOPS.
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Local Text Forecast for
Island Park, ID
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Dec 2 Today</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="lapDataRow" align="LEFT" valign="TOP" width="100%">
Snow showers early, with a steadier snow developing late. High around 30F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snow accumulating
1 to 2 inches.
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Dec 2 Tonight</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="lapDataRow" align="LEFT" valign="TOP" width="100%">Cloudy with snow. Low around 25F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 80%.
4 to 6 inches of snow expected.
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Dec 3 Tomorrow</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="lapDataRow" align="LEFT" valign="TOP" width="100%">Snow during the morning will diminish to a few snow showers during the afternoon. High 26F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 70%.
1 to 3 inches of snow expected.
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Dec 3 Tomorrow night</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="lapDataRow" align="LEFT" valign="TOP" width="100%">On and off snow showers early. Breaks in the overcast later. Low near 10F. Winds light and variable. Chance of snow 30%.
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Dec 4 Saturday</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="lapDataRow" align="LEFT" valign="TOP" width="100%">Snow showers. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the low 20s.</td></tr></tbody></table>