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Farming
Location Name:
Forecaster Observation - Glacier National Park
Observation date:
Friday, March 12, 2021 - 16:45
Is this an Avalanche Observation:
Yes
Observation made by:
Forecaster
Tabs
Quick Observation
Day of tour into the southern end of Glacier National Park.
Surfaces on solar aspects were frozen until late morning.
We farmed corn on solar aspects until about 2 pm. On our descent, we easily triggered small, loose wet avalanches in steep terrain. They were very easy to manage and would only be an issue in large paths.
Surfaces remained supportable all day down to low elevation.
No other signs of instability.
Travel Details
Region:
Glacier National Park - Southern Lewis Range
Route Description:
Activity:
Skiing
Avalanche Details
Avalanche Details:
Date and Time of Avalanche:
Friday, March 12, 2021 - 14:30
Number of avalanches:
4
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
More information or comments about the avalanche:
Trigger
Trigger:
skier
Trigger Modifier:
Intentionally Triggered
Terrain
Start Zone Slope Angle:
40
Aspect:
South
Starting Elevation:
near-treeline
Size
Destructive Size:
D1 Relatively harmless to people.
Avalanche Location:
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