Forecaster Observation - Hash Mountain, Swan Range

Location Name: 
Forecaster Observation - Hash Mountain, Swan Range
Region: 
Swan Range - East Side (Hungry Horse Reservoir access)
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 02/13/2016 - 12:30
Location Map: 

Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Less snow than expected at higher elevation. Rain crust up to 7050 feet with only1-2 inches of snow ontop. Southwest winds were 10-15 mph but only drifting new 1-2 inches. 

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light (Twigs in motion)
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

A few short duration but heavy snow/graupel showers in the afternoon.

Activity: 
Skiing
Precip Rate: 
S1; light snowfall, 1cm/hour
High Temp. (C): 
-2
Low Temp. (C): 
-4