Big Bend, Going-to-the-Sun Road

Quick report

Storm totals are 57cm at Big Bend. Substantially more snow has accumulated above the road. Widespread large natural avalanches are expected today and through the weekend with rapidly increasing temps and solar input.

Weather

Air Temp

32

Cloud Cover

overcast

Wind Loading

moderate

Rain Elevation

4400

Recent Snowfall

57

Snow Avail For Transport

large amounts

Avalanche

Four D1 wet loose avalanches from the Alps through Weeping Wall. Two D1.5 dry loose avalanches in 1st and 2nd Chute Below Arches. More dry loose avalanches expected farther up but could not access or visualize. All avalanches were observed 5-8-24 and are believed to have occurred 5-7-24 during intense afternoon and evening precip and brief cloud breaks in evening. ~5750' elevation divide between wet loose and dry loose occurrences.