Snowpack

Observation: Bear Trap

DCD & KMRSalt Lake
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Quick report

Aspect
West
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Elevation
2774 m

Was somewhat surprised to find that the facets at the base of the snowpack were starting to show signs of healing, with a pencil hard layer at the ground, fading to 4F at the top of the facet layer. The ~100cm above this layer was a cohesive and right-side-up snowpack and stability tests did not demonstrate reactivity at the interface of the facets and the slab above. I imagine this could still be a problem in areas with a thinner snowpack.

Skiing was great, though I expect that there will be a sun crust on anything facing South or West tomorrow.

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p>PWL is still present, but starting to show signs of healing.</p>