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Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 10, 2022Submitted:
January 10, 2022Observer:
WCMAC - Ryan SorensonZone or Region:
Central BitterrootsLocation:
Lolo PassSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedSnow Stability
Stability Rating:
GoodConfidence in Rating:
HighStability Trend:
SteadyBottom Line
Today we toured to 6,000 feet from the Lolo Pass Visitor center, skiing an open northwest face. Approximately 6 inches of light snow sits over slightly denser (4F) storm snow from Friday (01/07/2022)
Observations made:
• Widespread surface hoar with grain sizes up to 5 mm.
• Surfaces below 5,000 feet are rain-affected, icy spots with breakable crusts.
• No cracking, collapsing, or notable test results observed.
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Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
ClearTemperature:
10° FWind:
CalmThe wind was calm, and temperatures stayed around 10° F, with slightly warmer temperatures experienced at higher elevations.
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