Observation Date: 02/01/2014

Route/Location:
North, NNE slopes to 6200 feet have 20 to 24 new inches of powder on them and are skiing soundly without any signs of failure. 11 or so runs in Smitty’s chute produced no visual or audible signs of instability.

Weather:
Bluebird, very little wind, temps on NNE slopes in the teens in the gullies. Snow condition remained in tact throughout day

Wind:
On the ridge 0-5mph
All trees loaded with snow

New Snow: 12+”

Snow Density:

Avalanche Activity:
Nothing moving
Soft snow in abundance
See above

Observed Danger Rating:

Other Comments:
Great to have winter back!
As good as it gets in the Lolo area.

Observer: Jon Barlow