Obs for Mount Brown

Location Name: 
Mount Brown
Observation date: 
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - 13:15

Is this an Avalanche Observation: 
No
Observation made by: Public

Location

Tabs

Quick Observation

-Only reactivity in pit was 21cm down, 11M, Q2

-new surface hoar growth above 5200 feet

No recent wind blowing observed for wind slabs,

-some sun effect on lower elevations opening below 4500 feet 

 

Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images: 
Travel Details
Region: 
Glacier National Park - McDonald Lake Area
Route Description: 

-Toured up to Mount Brown Lookout

Activity: 
Skiing
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details: 
Hide Terrain
Elevation of observation: 
3500-5000 ft
5000-6500 ft
Above 6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation: 
E
SE
S
SW
Persistent Weak Layers: 
Surface Hoar
On the surface
New Snow in the past 24 hours: 
0.00in.
Total Snow Depth: 
158 cm
More comments about the snowpack and weather: 
- Dug pit at 6920 ft, 158 cm deep -ECT test 11 moderate 21 cm Q2 -several layers were easily identifiable in the pit but not reactive
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Sky Cover: 
Mostly Clear (FEW)
Avalanche Details
Avalanche Details: 
Date and Time of Avalanche: 
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - 22:15