Not so Tranquil traverse

Toured into the Flathead Range to evaluate rain line from 3/22 and look for evidence of newly formed wind-slabs.

• Evidence of rain observed up to 7400' on all aspects
• Below 5500', rain crust was approx. 2" thick and supportable
• Above 5500', rain crust ranged from 1/2-1" and breakable
  • Made for very challenging/ combat skiing but provided for easy uphill travel
  • New snow above rain crust varied from a trace to 1"
• Moderate sustained winds with strong to extreme gusts observed throughout our tour
• Moderate snowfall occurred around 1 pm 
• Wind-slabs were stubborn and confined to terrain directly below ridgelines
• Despite poor skiing conditions and constant blowing snow along ridgelines, periods of sun and blue skies made for a fun traverse between high points