Quick report
Below tree line there is a small crust layer below new snow from previous warm temps. The snow depths above 8500' were consistently around 200cm and there were no crusts observed from the previous week's warm temperatures. The early season facet layer is still present however and from similar aspects/elevations, remains a similar height to previous snow pits dug about a month ago. A small wind slab release below Static Peak on a NE aspect. Small loose snow releases were observed below rock bands into Stewart's Draw.
Weather
- Cloud Cover
- clear
- Wind Loading
- light
- Snow Avail For Transport
- large amounts
Morning temps dropped into the single digits and the daily high was in the teens, however the sun kept things warm and small roller balls were observed throughout the day.
Snowpack
Snow depth, on an east aspect, at 8660' was 200cm with stability test results of CT29 @ 155 and ECTX. The snowpack was relatively uniform, increasing in density until 25cm, where the early season facet layer remains. At 9500', on a NE aspect, the snow depth was 220cm. Stability test of ECTN8 @ 195 within the new storm snow.