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Take the bait
Location Name:
Synder Basin
Observation date:
Sunday, January 23, 2022 - 12:00
Is this an Avalanche Observation:
No
Observation made by:
Public
Location
Tabs
Quick Observation
Out in the McDonald area, reloading a few carnivore bait stations.
Snow was moist up to 4800 by late afternoon and moist/dry up to our high point of 5200 (Snyder Lake)
Observed numerous slopes with widerspread roller ball activity. Steep (35+) SE - E aspects. 5200-5800. None greater than D1.
Winds were calm most of the day. Calm/light from the South near Snyder Lake around 230pm.
Not much to report in the way downhill skiing conditions as we traveled mostly on trail. Sperry trail is skiing fast and has good coverage, by sperry trail standards, epecially compared to last year.
Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images:
Travel Details
Region:
Glacier National Park - McDonald Lake Area
Route Description:
Snyder Lake Trail
Activity:
Skiing
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details:
Terrain
Elevation of observation:
3500-5000 ft
5000-6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation:
E
SE
S
Red Flags:
Rollerballs / pinwheels
New Snow in the past 24 hours:
0.00in.
Blowing Snow:
None
Wind Speed:
Calm (No air motion)
Wind Direction:
South
Air temperature:
Above Freezing
Sky Cover:
Partly Cloudy (SCT)
Highest Precipitation Rate:
No Precipitation (NO)
