Public Observation - Avalanche Activity in Jewel Basin, Swan Range

Location Name: 
Public Observation - Avalanche Activity in Jewel Basin, Swan Range
Region: 
Swan Range - West Side (Flathead Valley access)
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 12/01/2016 - 12:45


Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Observed numerous nautral avalanches/crowns and triggered several as well. Our exit ski on west aspect had no cracking but did entail dry loose sloughing. 

Found 30-40 cm of new snow poorly bonded on N to E aspects, failing on what appeared to be surface hoar. CT 8 @ 30 cm and then ECTN 11 30 cm, depth about 90 cm on east aspect about 6800'. 

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Activity: 
Skiing