Avalanche

South of link mountain on FR 115

Craig GuthrieWhitefish Range
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Quick report

Wet slab avalanche No instability observed while traveling on the FR115 from upper whitefish lake.

Weather

Air Temp
28
Cloud Cover
overcast
Recent Snowfall
3”

Snowpack

Snow is heavy and wet and have not see any cracking and settling while off trails on all aspects. Have been concerned about hillside and was on our way to dig an ECT when avalanche was observed.

Avalanche

Size
D2.5 R3
Type
WS
Aspect
SW
Trigger
N
Elevation
5800 ft

Large slide appears to be a natural release. Fresh track from groomer under debris field on FR 115