Quick report
- Red Flags
- Wind Loading
Storm snow sensitivities have settled out, and a few pits I dug in wind-sheltered terrain were all ECTN. Shovel tilt tests were not producing any clean shears. I was finding a few sensitive wind drifts that I was able to ski cut, and trigger small class 1 slides. Wind drifts do appear to be settling out, and will likely be less sensitive on Wednesday. Any new storm should bond well to existing snow surface.
With some clearing early this morning it was apparent we went through a natural cycle Monday. There were widespread sluffs in storm snow and shallow storm slabs evident. Photo is from Cardiac Ridge.
Snowpack
- Instability Comment
- <p>Was able to trigger a few sensitive shallow wind slabs on north and east aspects, running on the new snow/old snow interface. They were generally 20-30 cms thick, but not propagating widely.</p>
20-40 cms (8-16") of settled storm snow.