Quick report
We are trending toward a low probability but potentially catastrophic consequence snowpack in the central Bitterroot with a comparably deeper and rounding snowpack.
We did not notice any signs of instability but chatted with a group at the trailhead who remotely triggered a large avalanche.Weather
- Air Temp
- 10
- Cloud Cover
- broken
- Wind Loading
- light
- Recent Snowfall
- 30 cm
- Snow Avail For Transport
- moderate amounts
A cold and clear start to the day. Rime event and fog showed up around 1600, leading to an interesting ride back to the truck.
Snowpack
Overall, the snowpack in Lost Horse is noticeably deeper at upper elevation than just a few drainages north or south. With it, the snowpack has increased rounding, but some facets linger toward the ground. There was minimal wind transport observed.