Snowpack

Spider Bowl

Avalanche.org observerSwan Range
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Quick report

Wind affected snow at all elevations from creek bed up to summit ridge. Good radiation balance. Snow surface I traveled on was not sun affected. Trees gradually started shedding snow in afternoon but no dripping fortunately.

Weather

Air Temp
17
Wind Loading
none
Snow Avail For Transport
small smounts

Unlimited visibility with views from Mt Cleveland to the Cabinets and down to the Missions.. No wind, great touring temps..

Snowpack

Good coverage at all elevations, with creek bed essentially closed up and skiiable. Gulleys feeding into creek ski pretty good to with minimal alder slaps. Stiff wind board most of the way up shoulder ridge to “summit”