Observation Date: 02/02/2020
Route/Location:
G Spot – Lolo Pass Area. Pit was dug above glade above the skin track.
Weather:
Cloudy, around 25 F.
Wind:
Virtually none, maybe 5 mph.
New Snow: 3-6″
Avalanche Activity:
Dug a pit about ~150cm down.
Due E Aspect, semi wind-loaded slope
5,900 ft
Snow depth 158 cm
Weak rain crust layer at 5 in
Storm layer on top but not slab
Compression test: partial collapse at 4 taps @ 5 in. weak layer. No propagation. No other failures in CT
Other Comments:
Observer: Dow Mason