Snowpack

Lolo Pass

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Quick report

Early season conditions remain the number one Hazard. For example, exposed logs and rocks No Red Flags observed or significant snow stability test results

Weather

Air Temp
18f to 28f
Cloud Cover
overcast
Wind Loading
none
Recent Snowfall
6"
Snow Avail For Transport
small smounts

We experienced consistent snowfall from lunchtime onwards (S1). Winds were calm, and it overall felt like winter with temperatures staying cool and below freezing.

Snowpack

We observed an average snow depth of 21" (55cm). A well-preserved buried surface hoar layer was found 6" (16cm) beneath the new snow layer. The overall snow structure remains poor, yet it still lacks any cohesive slab on top. However, conditions were quickly changing up there today with heavier-than-forecasted snowfall.