Thin snowpack at Phillips Pass

anthonydechellis33, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>Variable snowpack depths ranging from 0-100 cm, depending on exposure to wind. At 1600m there was an average snow depth of about 60 cm in sheltered areas. 30cm of recent storm snow sitting on top of thick decomposing crust, on depth hoar and facets to ground. Extended column test and Rutschblock test failed within the facet layers immediately below crust, showing propogation potential.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Hard, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Windy, Cloudy.

Location: 49.64636000 -114.67473000