Manto nevoso

Virginia Lakes

Travis FeistEastside Region
Vedi sulla mappa
Foto dell’osservazione 1Foto dell’osservazione 2Foto dell’osservazione 3Foto dell’osservazione 4Foto dell’osservazione 5Foto dell’osservazione 6

Quick report

Enough snow existed at this location for enjoyable over-snow-travel, with high quality surface conditions on cold slopes. Weak layers at the surface and mid-pack will be worth monitoring as the snowpack builds.

One of two Extended Column Tests propagated on facets between crusts

Weather

Cloud Cover
clear
Wind Loading
light
Snow Avail For Transport
moderate amounts

Mild and sunny day, with light to moderate NW winds in the morning shifting to W in the afternoon

Snowpack

Generally supportable snowpack from the trailhead towards Virginia Lakes Pass. Surface hoar observed on all aspects from the TH to our high point of 10,700ft. Some early stage near surface facets observed on cold slopes.  A facet/crust combo observed midpack. Facets at the ground were moist even on cold slopes.