Valanga

Grant Ridge

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Quick report

Sun and wind dominated the day, and with good visibility various crowns along the flathead crest were noticeable.

Weather

Air Temp
32
Cloud Cover
scattered
Wind Loading
intense
Snow Avail For Transport
moderate amounts

- Below freezing at road elevation at start of tour at 10am, between 40-50F at road elevation at 15:30 - Experienced intense WSW wind gusts with moderate sustained winds on both forested and exposed ridges, noticed wind activity throughout all elevations on my descent - Wind speeds seemed to increase at about 2pm - High thin clouds dominated the sky with periods of clear sky - Snow was sticky and warm on all aspects below 4900ft on my way down

Avalanche

Size
D2.5 R3
Type
HS
Count
4
Aspect
E
Trigger
N
Elevation
7400 ft