New Tricks in the candlelight

Location Name: 
Ricky Martin
Observation date: 
Saturday, January 4, 2020 - 19:00
Is this an Avalanche Observation: 
No
Observation made by: Public

Location

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Quick Observation

We traveled out into Canyon Creek from WMR, to ascend a West to Southwest aspect on the North side of the road.

Started to see wind effecting the snowpack at 6200'  - very strong winds with high transport rates.

Dug pits at 6072'

Pit #1- in a shallow pit, saw breakage on the facets on the bottom of the snowpack

Snow Depth 90 cm

ECTP25

Pit#2 - Saw no propagation, however with force (CT13) failed on the facets below Christmas Eve rain crust. 

Snow Depth 140cm

 

 

Travel Details
Region: 
Whitefish Range - Southern (south of Coal Creek)
Activity: 
Skiing
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details: 
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Elevation of observation: 
5000-6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation: 
SW
W
Persistent Weak Layers: 
Facets or Faceted Crust
Total Snow Depth: 
90-140
Blowing Snow: 
Moderate
Wind Speed: 
Strong (Whole trees in motion)
Wind Direction: 
West
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing