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Observation Details
Observation Date:
February 20, 2022Submitted:
February 21, 2022Observer:
WCMAC - Geoff Fast WCMACZone or Region:
Southern BitterrootsLocation:
West Fork Camp CreekSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
IsolatedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedSnow Stability
Stability Rating:
FairConfidence in Rating:
HighStability Trend:
WorseningBottom Line
High winds from west and north yesterday transported available snow to leeward slopes. Wind slabs have formed and are touchy on eastern slopes.
Sunday, scattered storm snowed 12-20cms of new snow around 8000' in Lost Trail Pass area. A couple of weak layers were identified in upper snowpack, but do not currently show signs of propagation.
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Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
OvercastTemperature:
-4.5Wind:
Moderate , WHigh west and north west winds Saturday night, followed by moderate snowfall of 12-20cms through the day Sunday.
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