Avalanche

Patrol Ridge

E. McIntoshFlathead Range & Glacier NP
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Quick report

Traveled on mid and upper elevation ridge lines. Stayed on SE and NE forested slopes/ridges for the majority of skinning and skiing and we found about a foot (+) of recent storm snow with zero to little wind effect in most areas of travel. Experienced light snow throughout the day, below freezing temperatures, moderate SW winds on ridge lines. Cloudy/broken skies. Clouds cleared partially later in the day revealing widespread active snow transport and avalanche activity on a neighboring ridge line.

Weather

Cloud Cover
broken
Snow Avail For Transport
moderate amounts

Avalanche

Size
D3 R2
Type
U
Aspect
SE
Trigger
N
Elevation
7000 ft

Observed 2 avalanches on a neighboring ridge line at about 7,000ft on a SE aspect above Lynx Creek.