Forecaster Observation -Belton Canyon, Flathead Range

Location Name: 
Forecaster Observation -Belton Canyon, Flathead Range
Region: 
Flathead Range - Middle Fork Corridor
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Fri, 02/17/2017 - 06:00
Location Map: 

Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Forecaster
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Wet
Loose/Point-Release
Slope: 
35degrees
Trigger type: 
Natural
Crown Height: 
2 ft
Aspect: 
Northeast
Avalanche Width: 
25ft.
Terrain: 
Below Treeline
Elevation: 
3 300ft.
Bed Surface: 
Ground
Avalanche Length: 
75ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

These 2 twin avalanches appear to have occured the morning of February 17. The nearest weather station to this incident, West Glacier RAWS, reported above freezing temperatures for approximately 48 hours with 0.51" of rain prior to this avalanche. Most of this rain occured in the hours leading up to the avalanche. 

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