Prairie Mountain Snowpack Analysis

<p>Was really looking to get after it today, however we approached the snowpack with a cautious and inquisitive attitude. We chose a south facing, wind affected slope at the hottest time of the day. After digging a quick pit, we discovered a shallow snowpack (35cm) with facets at 18 and 28 cm, with a hard surface crust. Our analysis suggests the snowpack was exposed to extreme cold recently due to a very granular crystal structure, pervasive throughout the entire test pit. We witnessed a collapse on the 18cm facet layer at a moderate test 15. We concluded the snowpack was safe to ride, and promptly made a fire and enjoyed some hotdogs. Don’t go, it sucks! ?</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Sunny slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Windy, Warm.