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Path 1163
Location Name:
Above Shed 11
Observation date:
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 19:00
Is this an Avalanche Observation:
No
Observation made by:
Public
Location
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Quick Observation
Toured up the south face of Running Rabit above shed 11 to the weather station and then to the top of the 1163 slide path.
Descended the south face of Running Rabit.
Objectives were to observe the fallen new snow, make a snow profile for the 1163 slide path, and observe wind slabs.
There was a 1' of fresh snow above 5,000' from two days ago.
Ski cut a few test slopes with wind slabs 1' to 2' deep. Ski cuts were unreactive.
No observable wind loading.
Refer to pit profile for more information.
Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images:
Travel Details
Region:
Glacier National Park - Southern Lewis Range
Route Description:
South face of Running Rabit above snow shed 11.
Activity:
Skiing
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details:
Terrain
Elevation of observation:
5000-6500 ft
Above 6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation:
E
SE
S
SW
Persistent Weak Layers:
Facets or Faceted Crust
Depth Hoar
New Snow in the past 24 hours:
1.00in.
Blowing Snow:
None
Wind Speed:
Calm (No air motion)
Wind Direction:
Southwest
Air temperature:
Below Freezing
Sky Cover:
Mostly Cloudy (BRK)
Highest Precipitation Rate:
No Precipitation (NO)
