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Missoula Avalanche

Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 7, 2022
Submitted:
March 7, 2022
Zone or Region:
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Rocky Point/Brushy Fork

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
6,500
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Old wet loose ran from a rock outcropping on a steep N aspect

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Went out for a quick rip to the border, firm crust to 7k where I rode to. When I hopped off the sled around 6,800 ft found some surface hoar on top of 4 inches of blower pow on a protected SE slope, and after looking around found it on protected slopes above 6,000ft.

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