Avalanche

HWY 2 (West Glacier to Marias Pass)

Michael ReavisFlathead Range & Glacier NP
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Quick report

•Recent N & E arctic winds have scoured terrain at mid and upper elevations, mainly on exposed ridgeline

•Numerous point release, dry loose avalanches (D1) on all aspects at upper elevations 

•Observed one (maybe two) persistent slab avalanches from the 2/17 cycle on the E aspect of Running Rabbit mountain in the starting zone of Shed 10. 

Weather

Air Temp
Below freezing
Cloud Cover
scattered
Wind Loading
light
Snow Avail For Transport
moderate amounts

Light W winds transporting minimal amounts of snow ridgeline

Avalanche

Size
D2
Type
HS
Count
2
Aspect
E
Trigger
N
Elevation
7200 ft

Appears that two seperate, persistent slab avalanches failed in the same neighborhood in the upper starting zone of Shed 10 during the 2/17 storm.