Manteau neigeux

Gareth Brown

Gareth BrownContinental
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Quick report

Stable conditions were observed along our entire route.  No wind affect was observed underfoot or visually.  

No signs of instability observed skiing and and touring on slopes up to 45 °.

Weather

Cloud Cover
scattered
Wind Loading
none
Rain Elevation
2000
Snow Avail For Transport
moderate amounts

Mild and Calm

Snowpack

Melt freeze crust that formed 12/16 was apparent with 10cms of dry snow on top up to 2000'.  

Above that a right side up snowpack was observed without concerning structural issues.  Ski pen 20 cms.

At 2700' dug a pit in a place where the snowpack was thin, 100 cms vs 150-165 cms in surrounding areas..  Structure was fair-good with moist facets on the ground (could make a snowball with snow at the ground).  No significant results in stability tests.