Public Observation - North Fork Dickey Creek, Flathead Range

Location Name: 
Public Observation - North Fork Dickey Creek, Flathead Range
Region: 
Flathead Range - Middle Fork Corridor
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 02/13/2016 - 12:00



Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Mixed rain and snow below 4,200 ft, then all snow above. Snowed heavily at times after 1:00pm. The old snow was soft but supportable. There were recent small wet slides in some of the chutes on both sides of the valley. Due to the clouds and snow it was difficult to see the slide origins. None of the slides reached the valley floor. Above freezing at the trailhead all day with drippy trees and rain along Hwy 2. No trustworthy snow bridges across the creek until we were well up the valley. 

Weather Observations
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light (Twigs in motion)
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Peaks and ridge tops obscured by snow and clouds after 100pm.

Activity: 
Skiing
Precip Rate: 
S2; moderate snowfall, 2cm/hour