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Observation Details
Observation Date:
February 16, 2022 - February 16, 2022Submitted:
February 18, 2022Observer:
WCMAC - Todd GlewZone or Region:
Central BitterrootsLocation:
Lolo Pass- G SpotSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedSnow Stability
Stability Rating:
Very GoodConfidence in Rating:
HighStability Trend:
ImprovingBottom Line
Travel was from the 4600' to 6200.' We started our tour at about 9:30 am and finished at 2:30 pm.
6"-8" (15cm-20cm) of new snow fell in the past 24 hours making for much-improved skiing and riding conditions. The new snow is bonded well to the old snow surface. Below the new snow, we found a melt-freeze crust on all aspects and elevations. Solar aspects quickly became damp when the sun came out. Key Points from today are:
•The new snow is bonding well to the old snow surface.
•Buried faceted layers are rounding.
•ECTN20: NE Aspect 5800.' Breaking on rounding near-surface facets buried about 2' (60cm) down.
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Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
Mostly CloudyTemperature:
30ºF-32ºF (-1ºC-0ºC)Wind:
LightWarm day with on and off snow showers.
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