Public Observation - Canyon Creek, Whitefish Range

Location Name: 
Public Observation - Canyon Creek, Whitefish Range
Region: 
Whitefish Range - Southern (south of Coal Creek)
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 02/17/2017 - 01:00
Location Map: 

Red Flags: 
Rapid warming
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Dug a quick pit at 6,450 ft on a 30 degree, E facing slope on the ridge between flower point and Ghoulie pt. 

Found a 225cm HS with high friction, no propagation, and relatively good structure. Test results: CT14 @212, CT23 @186 (Q2), ECTN 19 @212.

Warming was delayed, even on south facing slopes. Temps were warming rapidly at 2:30 when we exited BC terrain. 

 

 

 

 

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm (No air motion)
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
Activity: 
Snowboarding