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Quiet snowpack, eh?
Location Name:
Forecaster Observation - Just North of the Border
Observation date:
Friday, February 14, 2020 - 17:15
Is this an Avalanche Observation:
Yes
Observation made by:
Forecaster
Location
Tabs
Quick Observation
Day off tour a few miles north of the US Border, near the Northern Whitefish Range
3-4" new overnight, another inch of snow and graupel today.
With periods of moderate gusts and moderate blowing snow, we anticipated finding fresh slab formation. However, the new and drifted snow appeared to be bonding well.
We skied steep terrain at mid and upper elevations with no signs of instability.
Travel Details
Region:
Outside of the Advisory Area
Route Description:
To 8100'
Activity:
Skiing
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details:
Terrain
Elevation of observation:
5000-6500 ft
Above 6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation:
N
NE
E
Red Flags:
Blowing snow
New Snow in the past 24 hours:
4.00in.
Blowing Snow:
Moderate
Wind Speed:
Moderate (Small trees sway)
Air temperature:
Below Freezing
Sky Cover:
Mostly Cloudy (BRK)
Highest Precipitation Rate:
Moderate Snowfall (S2)
