Mear Lake

<p>Today in Elkford we found a generally weak and faceted (sugary) snowpack. At Mear Lake (2050m) we found 125 cm snow depths. the most recent snow was light and fluffy (low density) and the past few storms have accumulated 20 - 30cm. We also found a weak layer ( a surface hoar and facet mix) that was reactive to snowpack tests down 55cm. (ECTP (16) down 55 cm on SH/FC). There was limited visibility into the alpine but suspect that light to moderate winds was redistributing the most recent snow at upper elevations directly lee of high points. With this mostly unconsolidated snowpack, early-season hazards are still lurking. </p>

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes.

Snow Conditions

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold.