Wolf den obs

Skied Wolf den trees and low glades from 200 to 1200m on SW terrain. Temps 2 to -3. Winds mod to strong from the SW. 15cm new snow plus 5 accumulation throughout the day. Average snow depth at TL 130. Shooting cracks noted in top 20 cm in wind exposed areas. Significant wind transport from SW. Snowprofile at 930m on SW aspect in protected glades at TL. 115cm depth. Compression test easy (sudden planer) down 20 on Jan 5 surface hoar. Compression test mod (sudden planer) down 50 on Boxing day surface hoar. Extended column test 90/90 down 50 on Boxing day surface hoar. No new avalanches noted, very limited visibility. Snowpack Summary: top 25 F over jan 5 surfacehoar, then 4F down to 50 on Boxing day surface hoar. 1F to 100 then 4F facets to ground at 115.