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Just the facts
Location Name:
Flathead Range
Observation date:
Thursday, March 26, 2020 - 22:00
Is this an Avalanche Observation:
No
Observation made by:
Public
Tabs
Quick Observation
We enjoyed a peaceful day in the eastern Flathead Range.
This morning, downslope winds transported snow and formed thin 1F wind slabs on exposed NE slopes at 5000'. Cracking underfoot was observed but no shooting cracks.
Throughout the day, light to moderate SW winds transported snow and formed thin 4F wind slabs above 6000'. These were only found directly below ridgelines.
Cool temperatures and breezy conditions kept all aspects frozen above 5000' with just a slight thaw below that.
On our NE descent, we had dry snow above 5700' which resulted in minor sluffing. Below held numerous recent wet rollerballs with a little dry snow sprinkled in.
Substantial fields of rollerballs were found below 5500' on sunny and shaded aspects from recent warming.
Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images:
Travel Details
Region:
Flathead Range/Glacier National Park - John F. Stevens Canyon
Activity:
Skiing
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details:
Terrain
Elevation of observation:
3500-5000 ft
5000-6500 ft
Above 6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation:
N
NE
E
SE
Red Flags:
Blowing snow
Persistent Weak Layers:
Not observed
New Snow in the past 24 hours:
0.00in.
Blowing Snow:
Light
Wind Speed:
Moderate (Small trees sway)
Wind Direction:
Southwest
Air temperature:
Below Freezing
Snow line:
4000'
Sky Cover:
Mostly Cloudy (BRK)
Highest Precipitation Rate:
Very Light Snowfall (S-1)
