Poor Bonding Near Huck Lookout

Location Name: 
Huckleberry Lookout Trail
Observation date: 
Monday, December 10, 2018 - 09:00

Is this an Avalanche Observation: 
No
Observation made by: Public

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Quick Observation

Thin snowpack below 6000' ranging from 40-100cm, windloading was active on S aspect forming on top of facets. Small cracks off of skis.

Travel Details
Region: 
Glacier National Park - Apgar Range
Route Description: 

Toured up to 5700' on Huckleberry Lookout summer trail to look at the snowpack on the ridge.

Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details: 
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Elevation of observation: 
5000-6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation: 
SE
S
Persistent Weak Layers: 
Facets or Faceted Crust
More comments about the snowpack and weather: 
Snowpack was weak with facets bonding poorly to the ground and Thanksgiving crust. Thanksgiving crust lies between these two layers of facets. The facet layer above the Thanksgiving crust will be of high concern with the upcoming snow.
Avalanche Details
Avalanche Details: 
Date and Time of Avalanche: 
Monday, December 10, 2018 - 17:00