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Return to Rescue Creek
Location Name:
Rescue Creek
Observation date:
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 15:45
Is this an Avalanche Observation:
Yes
Observation made by:
Public
Location
Tabs
Quick Observation
Traveled up Rescue Creek on a short tour
Sun effect has occurred on lower angle east slopes but steeper north and east slopes still had light storm snow
Mid elevations did have some wind effect in certain areas that had none two days previous, this produced more consolidated powder but still very soft
new D1 soft slab avalanches on some north slopes which occurred within last two days
Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images:
Travel Details
Region:
Flathead Range - Middle Fork Corridor
Route Description:
Rescue Creek
Activity:
Skiing
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details:
Terrain
Elevation of observation:
3500-5000 ft
5000-6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation:
N
NE
E
SE
Red Flags:
Rollerballs / pinwheels
Blowing Snow:
Light
Wind Speed:
Light (Twigs in motion)
Air temperature:
Above Freezing
Avalanche Details
Avalanche Details:
Date and Time of Avalanche:
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 15:00
Number of avalanches:
5
Avalanche Type:
Loose Dry/ Sluff
Failure Plane/Weak Layer:
New/old snow interface
Trigger
Trigger:
natural
Size
Destructive Size:
D1 Relatively harmless to people.
