Public Observation - Snowpit from Apgar Range

Location Name: 
Public Observation - Northern Apgar Range, Glacier National Park
Region: 
Glacier National Park - Apgar Range
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 03/04/2016 - 13:00
Location Map: 


Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

During extended column tests at an elevation of approximately 5,700 on an easterly face a propagation failure was observed at a depth of approximately 9 inches.  The bed surface of the failure contained graupel snow with a relatively firm, cohesive snow pack above the failure depth.  It took signficant force to initiate the failure.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light (Twigs in motion)
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Activity: 
Skiing
High Temp. (C): 
40
Low Temp. (C): 
30