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Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 8, 2020
Submitted:
February 9, 2020
Zone or Region:
Sawtooth and Western Smoky Mtns
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Stanley area sawtooth foothills

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Snowmobile tour around the Stanley area. Did not get into the alpine zones. Evidence of wind transport was apparent on the higher ridges. Wind loading was observed, some areas were hard and chalky. No collapses or cracking was observed. Saw tracks on some steep slopes. Snowpack still fairly shallow.

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