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Observation Details
Observation Date:
March 21, 2022Submitted:
March 21, 2022Observer:
WCMAC - Ryan SorensonZone or Region:
Central BitterrootsLocation:
East Camas PeakSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedSnow Stability
Stability Rating:
GoodConfidence in Rating:
HighStability Trend:
SteadyBottom Line
We toured in the East Camas peak area to 8,000 feet. Warm temperatures on Saturday (03/19) left a crust in all aspects. Up to two inches of fresh snow from yesterday sit atop. We found reactive facets sitting on 03/01 crust on a northeast aspect at 7,800 feet. Another pit dug at 7,300 on northeast found less reactive facets on the crust. No cracking was observed.
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Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
Partly CloudyTemperature:
32°F (0°C)Wind:
Light , WSmall isolated snow showers moved in and out. Clearing mid-day sky. A few inches available to transport. Found more snow (up to 2 inches) at higher elevations. Up to a foot deep, small drifts of unconsolidated snow are on the ridgeline above 8,000 feet.
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