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Fresh snow at Big
Location Name:
Forecaster Observation - Southern Whitefish Range
Observation date:
Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 07:45
Is this an Avalanche Observation:
No
Observation made by:
Forecaster
Location
Tabs
Quick Observation
2” moist snow at base area and 8” creamy dry snow at summit of Big Mtn
Around 6000’, the storm snow felt like it had some low density layers and we observed some minor cracking 6” deep.
No wind
Travel Details
Region:
Whitefish Range - Southern (south of Coal Creek)
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details:
Terrain
Elevation of observation:
3500-5000 ft
5000-6500 ft
Above 6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation:
SE
S
New Snow in the past 24 hours:
8.00in.
Blowing Snow:
None
Wind Speed:
Calm (No air motion)
Snow line:
5000’
Sky Cover:
Obscured by fog, etc (X)
Highest Precipitation Rate:
Light Snowfall (S1)
