Avalanche

St Mary, MT

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Quick report

Loose dry avalanches Recent loose dry avalanches after 6-8 inches of new snow over the last two days . Temps 10 degrees at valley floor this morning. Quite a difference a week makes. Loose wet slides occurred last week in nearly identical locations.

Weather

Air Temp
12
Cloud Cover
clear
Wind Loading
light
Recent Snowfall
10
Snow Avail For Transport
small smounts

Clear and colder highs yesterday low 30s at valley floors, 10 degrees this morning with BB about 3-4 inches new dry and light snow. Bluebird day today with no wind.

Avalanche

Size
D1 R2
Type
L
Aspect
SE
Trigger
N
Elevation
6000 ft

Slide occurred sometime after yesterday’s 2-3 inches of new snow followed by another 3 inches last night.