Path 1163

Location Name: 
Above Shed 11
Observation date: 
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 19:00
Is this an Avalanche Observation: 
No
Observation made by: Public

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Quick Observation
  • Toured up the south face of Running Rabit above shed 11 to the weather station and then to the top of the 1163 slide path.
  • Descended the south face of Running Rabit. 
  • Objectives were to observe the fallen new snow, make a snow profile for the 1163 slide path, and observe wind slabs. 
  • There was a 1' of fresh snow above 5,000' from two days ago. 
  • Ski cut a few test slopes with wind slabs 1' to 2' deep. Ski cuts were unreactive. 
  • No observable wind loading. 
  • Refer to pit profile for more information. 
Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images: 
Travel Details
Region: 
Glacier National Park - Southern Lewis Range
Route Description: 

South face of Running Rabit above snow shed 11. 

Activity: 
Skiing
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details: 
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Elevation of observation: 
5000-6500 ft
Above 6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation: 
E
SE
S
SW
Persistent Weak Layers: 
Facets or Faceted Crust
Depth Hoar
New Snow in the past 24 hours: 
1.00in.
Blowing Snow: 
None
Wind Speed: 
Calm (No air motion)
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Sky Cover: 
Mostly Cloudy (BRK)
Highest Precipitation Rate: 
No Precipitation (NO)