Avalanche

Lost Trail Backcountry

WCMACBitterroot
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Quick report

Overall the snow feels stable and settled. I still would not trust steep wind loaded terrain.

Weather

Air Temp
15
Cloud Cover
clear
Wind Loading
light
Rain Elevation
n/app
Recent Snowfall
none
Snow Avail For Transport
small smounts

Beautiful day in the mountains. Light wind, mild temps, and clear skies.

Snowpack

My primary objective today was to look for wind loading distribution from the east winds and to re visit the previously reactive crust/facet combination now buried 2-3 feet down. Upper elevation is highly wind affected with south through east aspects stripped. North and west aspects have a stout wind slab. It is stubborn, unreactive, and unlikely to avalanche, but if triggered, it would be a very unpleasant ride.

The crust/facet combination is still present but not reactive. I do not anticipate further issues on this layer.

 

Avalanche

Size
D1
Type
SS
Aspect
NE

Observed these natural avalanches, likely running early this week. These avalanches were not there Monday so likely ran either Tuesday or Wednesday.