Cornice Creek

Location Name: 
Canyon Creek
Observation date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2021 - 14:30
Is this an Avalanche Observation: 
No
Observation made by: Public

Tabs

Quick Observation

Calm winds and clear skies turned into overcast S1 showers by 3pm.  Building cornices were soft and breakable on ridge line.  Steep terrain sluffed enough to keep my head swiveling.  Hs was around 180cms..

Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images: 
Travel Details
Region: 
Whitefish Range - Southern (south of Coal Creek)
Route Description: 

270 trl

Activity: 
Skiing
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details: 
Hide Terrain
Elevation of observation: 
5000-6500 ft
Above 6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation: 
N
NE
E
S
SW
Red Flags: 
Blowing snow
New Snow in the past 24 hours: 
2.00in.
Blowing Snow: 
Light
Wind Speed: 
Moderate (Small trees sway)
Wind Direction: 
Southeast