Public Observation - Sub-Shields

Location Name: 
Public Observation - Sub-Shields, Flathead Range
Region: 
Flathead Range/Glacier National Park - John F. Stevens Canyon
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 02/14/2016 - 13:00
Location Map: 


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

We found fine skiing above 5500 feet with slushy cement at lower elevations as temps warmed above freezing in the afternoon. About 10cm fresh snow on top most recent crust. Compression tests were fairly unreactive, but all crusts in the top 60cm kept our route conservative.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Wind Speed: 
Moderate (Small trees sway)
Precipitation: 
Snow
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
Activity: 
Skiing