Schneedecke

Observation: Flagstaff Ridge

A & BSalt Lake
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Quick report

Aspect
Southeast
Red Flags
Wind Loading, Cracking, Poor Snowpack Structure
Elevation
2926 m

Variable conditions today. Performed a quick ECT and CT test below and east of Toledo Chute. 1.6 to 1.8 meters of snow depth, 9800 ft, SE aspect.

No failure on ECT, CT26 released at 50cm from surface. Wind slab of 7cm beginning to strengthen.

Witnessed easily triggered cracking on N aspect of Cardiff Fork.

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p>Wind slab of 5 - 10cm varying in depth appeared to not hold great strength but cracked on multiple aspects. Observed on N and and S, SE facing slopes. More westerly slopes were wind scoured. </p> <p>Weak layer at 50cm from surface. </p>