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Missoula Avalanche

Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 31, 2022
Submitted:
January 31, 2022
Zone or Region:
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
3.5mi NE of Rich Ranch, Black Canyon ridgeline

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Wind-loaded ridgeline with ECTP6 @ 98cm RP. 110cm HS. Several melt-freeze crusts with near-crust faceting below highest sun crust produced propagation results.
Observed snow transport at ridgetops. Appx. 2 inches new snow fell in the zone from last night.

Media

SE aspect pit at ridgeline in Black Canyon.
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