Forecaster Observation - Marion Lake area, Flathead Range

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Forecaster Observation - Marion Lake area, Flathead Range
Region: 
Flathead Range - Middle Fork Corridor
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 12/31/2015 - 12:00
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December 31, 2015 - Essex Creek, Flathead Range

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate (Small trees sway)
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
None
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Beautiful, sunny day with increasing winds and increasing high cloud coverage in the afternoon. West winds were moderate with strong gusts along the ridges.

Activity: 
Skiing