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Shooting cracks Dorris
Location Name:
Dorris Creek heading towards Silver.
Observation date:
Saturday, December 18, 2021 - 12:15
Is this an Avalanche Observation:
Yes
Observation made by:
Public
Tabs
Travel Details
Region:
Swan Range - East Side (Hungry Horse Reservoir access)
Activity:
Snowmobiling
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details:
Terrain
Elevation of observation:
5000-6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation:
NE
E
Red Flags:
Shooting cracks
Persistent Weak Layers:
On the surface
New Snow in the past 24 hours:
8.00in.
Total Snow Depth:
36”
More comments about the snowpack and weather:
Noticed some small shooting cracks in Dorris Cr basin. Top 1” of snow was moving 3-4’ off the front of the snowmobiles in spots.
Blowing Snow:
Light
Wind Speed:
Light (Twigs in motion)
Wind Direction:
South
Air temperature:
Below Freezing
Sky Cover:
Mostly Cloudy (BRK)
Highest Precipitation Rate:
Light Snowfall (S1)
