Public Observation - Cameahwait Mountain, Flathead Range

Location Name: 
NE aspect Cameahwait Mountain
Region: 
Flathead Range - Middle Fork Corridor
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 01/31/2017 - 02:00


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

Traveled up Essex Creek heading towards Cameahwait.  Dug a pit above the bench on Cameahwait's NE aspect, below the sadde between Adams and Cameahwait.

6500' NE Aspect 27 Degree Slope

Height of Snow: 235 cm

Results: CT25 @ 25 cm down (new snow) ... ECTX (no results on our ECT, even with extra force)

We ended up skiing from the summit back down the ridge to the saddle.  4-6" of light new snow from top to bottom, with good bonding between the new snow and old interface.  No breakable crust, just great supportable powder skiing.  Minimal signs of wind slabs as well, although we played it pretty safe in this regard...

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate (Small trees sway)
Precipitation: 
None
Wind Direction: 
West
More detailed information about the weather: 

Where did the storm go?!

Activity: 
Skiing