Mountain earings

Location Name: 
Jewel Basin
Observation date: 
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 14:45
Is this an Avalanche Observation: 
No
Observation made by: Public

Location

Tabs

Travel Details
Region: 
Swan Range - West Side (Flathead Valley access)
Route Description: 

Toured around first knob north of Aenaes.

Activity: 
Snowboarding
Snowmobiling
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details: 
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Elevation of observation: 
3500-5000 ft
5000-6500 ft
Above 6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation: 
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Red Flags: 
Rollerballs / pinwheels
Persistent Weak Layers: 
Not observed
More comments about the snowpack and weather: 
Toured on all aspects. Mostly dense, sometimes wind affected snow. North aspects seemed to stay mostly dry above 6,000 ft or so. Good, thick powder on checkerboard and summer trail trees.
Avalanche Details
Avalanche Details: 
Date and Time of Avalanche: 
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 22:45
Avalanche Type: 
Glide
More information or comments about the avalanche: 

Older glide crack of impressive size and dry slab from at least a couple days ago on the lee side of the ridge.

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Aspect: 
West
Starting Elevation: 
above-treeline