Montana Ridge RMR Backcountry

Abby Cooper, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>Rapid temperature rise, 3 degrees at tree line. Inversion. No wind. No precip. Observed multiple slab avalanches on norther facing slopes. One wet avalanche on south facing. Sizes ranging from 1-2. Dug a full profile. CTM14 RP down 35cm on FC 1.5mm. Storm slab. Repeat results x2. </p>

Weather Report

<p>Temperature inversion. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Sunny slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Wet, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Warm, Sunny.

Location: 50.94159844 -118.07628757