Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 10, 2023
Submitted:
March 11, 2023
Observer:
SAC - Davis
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Location:
Muldoon Canyon

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
Roadside obs, cracking and collapsing are not applicable.

Snow Stability

Stability Rating: 
Very Poor
Confidence in Rating: 
High
Stability Trend: 
Steady

Bottom Line

Widespread natural avalanches were observed in Muldoon Canyon. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'. One outbuilding was struck, and one play structure was grazed.

Media/Attachments

Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Numerous avalanches blocked the Big Wood River dropping water levels in Bellevue significantly.

Advanced Information

Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Photos Details
10 Mar 10, 2023
(Exact) 		Muldoon Canyon
N 6500ft 		D2 N-Natural
Widespread natural avalanches at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Report
15 Mar 10, 2023
(Exact) 		Bayhorse Rd
N 6400ft 		D2 N-Natural
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Report
1 Mar 10, 2023
(Exact) 		Muldoon Canyon
N 7200ft 		D2.5 N-Natural
Very large avalanche near the mouth of Muldoon Canyon.
Report
Muldoon Canyon
Bayhorse Rd
Muldoon Canyon