Avalanche

JFS Canyon

Adam ClarkFlathead Range & Glacier NP
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Quick report

• Fairly widespread avalanche cycle above 6000’ last night consisting mostly of soft slabs. Some wet loose avalanching below 6000’. • Heavy precipitation overnight with over 1.50” water between yesterday morning and sunrise today. • Freezing levels climbed to almost 7000’ by early this morning. • Heavy wind loading from SW winds above the freezing line. • 2-3” loss in snowpack depth on the Canyon floor.

Weather

Cloud Cover
broken
Wind Loading
intense
Rain Elevation
5500
Recent Snowfall
0
Snow Avail For Transport
moderate amounts

• Overcast with scattered showers this morning gave way to broken skies by the afternoon. • Light westerly winds on the Canyon floor with moderate to strong SW winds above 6000’. • Cooling temperatures today with freezing levels dropping back towards 5500’ by early afternoon.

Avalanche

Size
D2 R2
Type
SS
Count
6
Aspect
W
Trigger
N
Elevation
7400 ft

Obscure view and details are estimated.