Forecaster Observation - Ghoulie Point, southern Whitefish Range

Location Name: 
Forecaster Observation - Ghoulie Point, southern Whitefish Range
Region: 
Whitefish Range - Southern (south of Coal Creek)
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 12/10/2015 - 13:00
Location Map: 

Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

7 cm of snow today on top of supportable (5cm) rain crust. 28 cm of dry snow from previous storm. Evidence of recent wind loading. Found decomposing SH 40 cm below surface.

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light (Twigs in motion)
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
South
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
Activity: 
Skiing
Precip Rate: 
S2; moderate snowfall, 2cm/hour
High Temp. (C): 
-4
Low Temp. (C): 
-4