Manto nivoso

Blaine Mountain

Rob MillspaughSwan Range
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Quick report

Shmoo-fest on low-angle southeast slopes.

  • Hand pits revealed buried surface hoar below ~6 inches moist snow on shaded slopes.
  • We noticed a handful of natural pinwheels on steep, rocky solar slopes, but no recent slab or loose wet avalanches.
  • Trees were dripping even on Northerly slopes above 7000 feet.
  • We kicked off rollerballs on short, steep slopes up to 7100 feet.

We enjoyed mostly-supportable, soft, but sticky riding; sunshine and views.

Weather

Air Temp
35
Cloud Cover
scattered
Wind Loading
previous
Snow Avail For Transport
none

Light west wind.

Snowpack

Hand pits on NE and E 6800-7100 feet: 15cm moist/wet snow (4F) above buried surface hoar and facets (F).