Shed 5 Area

Location Name: 
Observation- Southern GNP
Observation date: 
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 - 16:15
Is this an Avalanche Observation: 
No
Observation made by: Professional Observer

Location

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Quick Observation

Traveled to the upper portion of the Shed 5 path (BNSF) to gather data related to current conditions and forecasted weather.

  • Saturated snow surface up to 6,000 ft today. 
  • Rollerballs and minor point release avalanches observed later in the day on South-East aspects.
  • No Persistent Slab avalanche activity observed in our location today.
  • Test results showed no propagation with the bottom 20cm of the snowpack being faceted. 
Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images: 
Travel Details
Region: 
Glacier National Park - Southern Lewis Range
Route Description: 

Up southeast ridgeline of Snowslip Mtn to east facing aspect. Descended via same route. 

Activity: 
Skiing
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details: 
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Elevation of observation: 
3500-5000 ft
5000-6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation: 
E
SE
S
Red Flags: 
Rollerballs / pinwheels
Persistent Weak Layers: 
Facets or Faceted Crust
Buried
New Snow in the past 24 hours: 
0.00in.
Total Snow Depth: 
60"
More comments about the snowpack and weather: 
Mid-day temperature just before Noon, 36F at 6,000ft with wet surface snow and sticking to skins. Inverted snowpack with the top 10cm begin high density saturated snow on top of new low density snow from Monday. HS 60" on leeward slope (East) at 6,000 ft. The snowpack consisted of 30cm of 4F snow over an 82cm 1F/P hard slab. The last 22cm above the ground was 2-3mm facets. Tests results showed no propagation. ECTN20 down 33cm at the new/old snow interface.
Blowing Snow: 
None
Wind Speed: 
Calm (No air motion)
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Sky Cover: 
Mostly Clear (FEW)
Avalanche Details
Avalanche Details: 
Date and Time of Avalanche: 
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 - 16:15