Tour on Little Shields

Location Name: 
Little Shields, running rabbit traverse
Observation date: 
Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 14:00
Is this an Avalanche Observation: 
No
Observation made by: Public

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Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images: 
Travel Details
Region: 
Glacier National Park - Southern Lewis Range
Route Description: 

Climbed the SE ridge of Little Shields on the running rabbit traverse. 

Activity: 
Skiing
Snowboarding
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details: 
Hide Terrain
Elevation of observation: 
5000-6500 ft
Above 6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation: 
SE
S
Red Flags: 
Rapid or prolonged warming
Rollerballs / pinwheels
Persistent Weak Layers: 
Not observed
New Snow in the past 24 hours: 
0.00in.
Total Snow Depth: 
NA
More comments about the snowpack and weather: 
1/4" sun crust, wind affected snow, well developed cornices on leeward slopes. Rollerballs observed on steep south-south east facing slopes
Blowing Snow: 
Light
Wind Speed: 
Moderate (Small trees sway)
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Snow line: 
Above 7000'
Sky Cover: 
Partly Cloudy (SCT)
Highest Precipitation Rate: 
No Precipitation (NO)