Public Observation - Wahoo Creek, Flathead Range

Location Name: 
Public Observation - Wahoo Creek, Flathead Range
Region: 
Flathead Range - Middle Fork Corridor
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 03/05/2017 - 12:55
Location Map: 

Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Dug a pit on a west aspect 30 meters below the ridgeline in a sheltered area on a 40 degree slope.  Total snowpack depth 190cm. Found relatively stable conditions despite the 20cm of medium density snow that fell the previous night. Ski penetration 30-40cm boot penetration 60-70cm. Found a pencil hard ice crust approximately 5cm thick 60cm below the surface and another pencil hard ice crust 5cm thick 130 cm below the surface. We were not surprised to see our compression test fail on this upper ice layer, and we were pleased to see no propogation in our extended column test.

 

CT12 Q2 60cm below the surface

ECTN Q3 75cm below the surface

Weather Observations
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm (No air motion)
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Mild temperatures and 20cm of new snow overnight made for a pleasant tour with excellent skiing conditions. 

Activity: 
Skiing
Precip Rate: 
S1; light snowfall, 1cm/hour
High Temp. (C): 
1