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Good stability in Canyon Creek
Location Name:
Forecaster Observation - Canyon Creek, Whitefish Range
Observation date:
Friday, March 8, 2019 - 14:00
Is this an Avalanche Observation:
No
Observation made by:
Forecaster
Tabs
Quick Observation
We found good stability on north and south facing slopes on both sides of Canyon Creek.
Recent SW winds formed thin wind slabs which were isolated and generally unreactive to the weight of a skier.
The 3/5 sun crust was found on sunny aspects between 5400' and 6800'. This crust increased in thickness (up to 1") and hardness (knife hard) on slopes >30 degrees.
Large cornices formed from SW winds on Skookoleel Ridge have been substantially eroded by NE winds over the past 5 weeks.
We skied steep terrain up to 40 degrees without signs of instability.
Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images:
Travel Details
Region:
Whitefish Range - Southern (south of Coal Creek)
Activity:
Skiing
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details:
Terrain
Elevation of observation:
5000-6500 ft
Above 6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation:
N
NE
E
SE
S
Persistent Weak Layers:
Not observed
New Snow in the past 24 hours:
1.00in.
Blowing Snow:
Light
Wind Speed:
Light (Twigs in motion)
Wind Direction:
Southwest
Air temperature:
Below Freezing
Snow line:
4000'
Sky Cover:
Partly Cloudy (SCT)
Highest Precipitation Rate:
Very Light Snowfall (S-1)
Avalanche Details
Avalanche Details:
Date and Time of Avalanche:
Friday, March 8, 2019 - 17:00
