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Crust on crust on crust
Location Name:
Flathead Range - west side HH reservoir
Observation date:
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - 17:30
Is this an Avalanche Observation:
No
Observation made by:
Public
Location
Tabs
Quick Observation
Traveled from west side reservoir road, and explored some southeast facing slopes.
The crust was significant with a couple inches of new snow on top.
Lots of whumping as the crust broke as we traveled up, and subsided as we reached about 6,800 ft.
Snow pit tests showed crust layer, and another thick crust about 6" down. We had non propogating results.
We skied super mellow treed terrain and stuck to 30 degree slopes. And although I thought skiing the crust might be bad, it was quite lovely!
Travel Details
Region:
Swan Range - East Side (Hungry Horse Reservoir access)
Activity:
Skiing
Snowmobiling
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details:
Terrain
Elevation of observation:
5000-6500 ft
Above 6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation:
SE
S
Red Flags:
Shooting cracks
Collapsing / whumpfing noises
Blowing snow
Persistent Weak Layers:
Facets or Faceted Crust
New Snow in the past 24 hours:
3.00in.
Total Snow Depth:
100
Blowing Snow:
Moderate
Wind Speed:
Light (Twigs in motion)
Air temperature:
Above Freezing
Sky Cover:
Obscured by fog, etc (X)
