Snowpack

Sweeney

Avalanche.org observerBitterroot
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Quick report

Ridge tops had wind and sun affected snow including sastrugi and a variety of sun crusts. Little snow available for transport on ridge tops, but there was significant cornice development on north facing slopes and wind affected snow on all aspects. There was snow available for transport below tree line. None observed

Weather

Air Temp
30
Cloud Cover
clear
Wind Loading
none
Recent Snowfall
None
Snow Avail For Transport
none

Sunny warm day. Wind was mellow at mid elevation in the trees but increased as we neared tree line from the S/SW.

Snowpack

Did not dig a pit.