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

Observation made by: Public

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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:

Terrain

Elevation of observation:

3500-5000 ft

5000-6500 ft

Above 6500 ft

Aspect(s) of observation:

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.

Terrain

Aspect:

West

Starting Elevation:

above-treeline

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