Island Park Snow Conditions
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Cause I am STILL LEARNING!!
And right now I don't have a way to take a picture when I am on the thing.
For a full day's riding I think I had 3 significant stucks last weekend. This weekend I am heading up to Bishop Mountain just below Island Park, perhaps I will get "more" stuck on the backside there.
Right you are. I was just referring to his drive coming in.
Doesn't look good for us getting dumped on again any time soon though.
Cause I am STILL LEARNING!!
And right now I don't have a way to take a picture when I am on the thing.
For a full day's riding I think I had 3 significant stucks last weekend. This weekend I am heading up to Bishop Mountain just below Island Park, perhaps I will get "more" stuck on the backside there.
Christopher, if you get all the way up to the Ranger Tower I can guarantee you more Stucks! But have fun anyway!
Thanks.
I drove my truck up there over the summer just to get an idea of whats out there.
We leave Rigby tomorrow morning at 8:00am.
Should be riding on the Bishop Mountain by 9:00AM.
Current Conditions:
As of 6 AM Friday, 1/8/10 we have received no new snow in the last 24 hrs.
40% chance of snow for Saturday, 1/9/10.
Fremont County Snowmobile Trail Report
Friday, January 8, 2009
Trails most recently groomed:
Black Canyon
Rae's Pass
Big Springs
Old Highway 191 (Elk Creek to Mack's)
Stamp Meadows
Poleline Trail
Box Canyon
Elk Creek to Last Chance
Grassy Lake
Jack *** Loop
Groomed within last 48 hours:
Cave Falls
Two Top
As of 6 AM Friday, 1/8/10 we have received no new snow in the last 24 hrs.
40% chance of snow for Saturday, 1/9/10.
Fremont County Snowmobile Trail Report
Friday, January 8, 2009
Trails most recently groomed:
Black Canyon
Rae's Pass
Big Springs
Old Highway 191 (Elk Creek to Mack's)
Stamp Meadows
Poleline Trail
Box Canyon
Elk Creek to Last Chance
Grassy Lake
Jack *** Loop
Groomed within last 48 hours:
Cave Falls
Two Top
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Had a great ride with Doc Mark Capner and his brother up Jefferson and behind Jefferson on Tuesday.
There was one big avalanche on the back side. It happened in an area we had just rode through, we sat and talked for ten or twenty minutes and on our way back we came across the slide. The slide went to the ground!!
There is good riding up high.
There was one big avalanche on the back side. It happened in an area we had just rode through, we sat and talked for ten or twenty minutes and on our way back we came across the slide. The slide went to the ground!!
There is good riding up high.
Current Conditions:
As of 6 AM Sunday, 1/10/10 we have received no
new snow in the last 24 hrs.
Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on all slopes, and wind-loaded slopes are especially fragile.
DANGEROUS avalanche conditions exist.
The current avalanche cycle is the most widespread event in 20 years.
We have 1-2' of "sugar" that is now covered with significant wind slabs (2--5' thick).
Stay off the "steeps" today and stay away from gullies and avalanche run-out zones!
Remember--there are always "pockets" of snow with a higher hazard than the general forecast rating.
As of 6 AM Sunday, 1/10/10 we have received no
new snow in the last 24 hrs.
Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on all slopes, and wind-loaded slopes are especially fragile.
DANGEROUS avalanche conditions exist.
The current avalanche cycle is the most widespread event in 20 years.
We have 1-2' of "sugar" that is now covered with significant wind slabs (2--5' thick).
Stay off the "steeps" today and stay away from gullies and avalanche run-out zones!
Remember--there are always "pockets" of snow with a higher hazard than the general forecast rating.
B
BIGGDAWG
Well-known member
where abouts was the slide. we havent gotten around a lot yet did the black canyon loop yesterday and did two tops today. didn't find too much snow. two tops looked the best out of what we saw. my sled isn't running right so we only got 50 miles on today.
thanks for the warnings we are watching out and being careful
H
hotshot
Well-known member
It was between Keg Springs and Jefferson in the Hell Roaring area by an area called Blair Lake. It was on a Northeast facing slope. Several layers of good snow and then about 18" of facet. I heard two top was good. Montana side of the Centenials is decent too. Hope you guys have a good week.
Same here.
I was surprised at how little snow there was up there on top.
LOTS of stumps/downed trees/rocks just below the surface snow layer waiting to take out a sled.
Thought there would have been much more up top than we found in Black Canyon.
Surprisingly FEW riders on the trail as well.
A
arctic@1m
New member
Is it worth heading up to Island Park?
I'm from Northern Utah, we have a trip planned to Henry's this weekend but the above posts dont look too promising.
I havent been out this year due to lack of snow in Utah.
Are the stumps and rocks covered in the high country of IP?
I replaced the ENTIRE front end of my D8 last year... i dont want to have an encounter with a rock or stump and do it all over again.
Thanks for your comments.
We like the steep and deep.
I'm from Northern Utah, we have a trip planned to Henry's this weekend but the above posts dont look too promising.
I havent been out this year due to lack of snow in Utah.
Are the stumps and rocks covered in the high country of IP?
I replaced the ENTIRE front end of my D8 last year... i dont want to have an encounter with a rock or stump and do it all over again.
Thanks for your comments.
We like the steep and deep.
On saturday I went out with 8 guys who are all locals.
Born and raised here in Rigby/Rexburg.
To the one, they all said that we were 3-4ft short from a normal year for mid January.
There IS snow up there.
But they all thought it was shallow by comparison.
Forcast is calling for a
40% chance of Snow on Tuesday
70% chance of Snow on Weds
30% chance of Snow on Thursday
Born and raised here in Rigby/Rexburg.
To the one, they all said that we were 3-4ft short from a normal year for mid January.
There IS snow up there.
But they all thought it was shallow by comparison.
Forcast is calling for a
40% chance of Snow on Tuesday
70% chance of Snow on Weds
30% chance of Snow on Thursday
http://www.islandparksnow.net/Avalanche_forecasts.html
Current Conditions:
As of 6 AM Monday, 1/11/10 we have received no new snow in the last 24 hrs.
Even though temps reached the upper 30's at higher elevations Sunday, avalanche danger remains CONSIDERABLE on all slopes, and wind-loaded slopes are still very fragile.
DANGEROUS avalanche conditions exist. We have 1-2' of "sugar" that is now covered with significant wind slabs (2--5' thick). Stay off the "steeps" today and stay away from gullies and avalanche run-out zones!
Remember--there are always "pockets" of snow with a higher hazard than the general forecast rating.
Current Conditions:
As of 6 AM Monday, 1/11/10 we have received no new snow in the last 24 hrs.
Even though temps reached the upper 30's at higher elevations Sunday, avalanche danger remains CONSIDERABLE on all slopes, and wind-loaded slopes are still very fragile.
DANGEROUS avalanche conditions exist. We have 1-2' of "sugar" that is now covered with significant wind slabs (2--5' thick). Stay off the "steeps" today and stay away from gullies and avalanche run-out zones!
Remember--there are always "pockets" of snow with a higher hazard than the general forecast rating.
I would hang tight for 48 hours and see if get lucky with this storm coming in tomorrow.
Current Conditions:
As of 6 AM Tuesday, 1/12/10 we have received no new snow in the last 24 hrs.
Even though temps reached the upper 30's and low 40's at higher elevations Monday, avalanche danger remains CONSIDERABLE on all slopes, and wind-loaded slopes are still very fragile.
Island Park Forecast...
(weather.com)
Tuesday Night: 70% chance of SNOW.
Wednesday Night: 70% chance of SNOW.
Thursday Night: 70% chance of SNOW.
(weatherunderground.com)
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of snow.
Weds: Cloudy with a 40% chance of snow.
Thurs: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of snow.
As of 6 AM Tuesday, 1/12/10 we have received no new snow in the last 24 hrs.
Even though temps reached the upper 30's and low 40's at higher elevations Monday, avalanche danger remains CONSIDERABLE on all slopes, and wind-loaded slopes are still very fragile.
Island Park Forecast...
(weather.com)
Tuesday Night: 70% chance of SNOW.
Wednesday Night: 70% chance of SNOW.
Thursday Night: 70% chance of SNOW.
(weatherunderground.com)
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of snow.
Weds: Cloudy with a 40% chance of snow.
Thurs: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of snow.
Current Conditions:
As of 6 AM Wednesday, 1/13/10 we have received a Trace to 2" of new snow in the last 24 hrs.
Island Park Forecast, Chance of Snow
(weather.com)
Wednesday Night: 70%
Thursday: 50%
Friday: 20% Day / 30% Night
Saturday: 20% Day / 30% Night
Sunday: 70% Day / 70% Night
(weatherunderground.com)
Weds:Cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the morning...then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 30 to 37.
Tonight: Cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the evening...then a chance of snow after midnight. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Lows 20 to 27.
Thursday:
DAY: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Highs 29 to 36.
NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Colder. Lows 12 to 21.
As of 6 AM Wednesday, 1/13/10 we have received a Trace to 2" of new snow in the last 24 hrs.
Island Park Forecast, Chance of Snow
(weather.com)
Wednesday Night: 70%
Thursday: 50%
Friday: 20% Day / 30% Night
Saturday: 20% Day / 30% Night
Sunday: 70% Day / 70% Night
(weatherunderground.com)
Weds:Cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the morning...then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 30 to 37.
Tonight: Cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the evening...then a chance of snow after midnight. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Lows 20 to 27.
Thursday:
DAY: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Highs 29 to 36.
NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Colder. Lows 12 to 21.
