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Wind Effect, Powder, and Views
Location Name:
Glacier NP
Observation date:
Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 09:00
Is this an Avalanche Observation:
No
Observation made by:
Public
Location
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Quick Observation
Toured to 7200' in Glacier National Park.
Hoping to ski a steep line on a W aspect, we only found 2 inches of wind board on a stout crust. Bailed to more mellow terrain.
Good powder was found in sheltered terrain.
Wind was blowing from the NE but no drifting snow.
Walking out we believe we saw the last snow from an avalanche coming high off Mt Edwards above Snyder Lake. Tough to know for sure though.
Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images:
Travel Details
Region:
Glacier National Park - McDonald Lake Area
Activity:
Skiing