Snowpack

Sonora pass summit

Avalanche.org observerBridgeport Avalanche Center
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Quick report

Varying snow depths with wind loaded pockets. I witnessed new snow on top of 1 mm facets at 44 cm down, then observed 1-3 mm facets from 33 cm to the ground. The ground layer was easily excavated and came apart readily.

Weather

Air Temp
low teens
Cloud Cover
clear
Wind Loading
moderate
Recent Snowfall
35 cm
Snow Avail For Transport
small smounts

Clear , cold, light winds with gusts

Snowpack

North NW aspect at 9800 ft 35 cm of new snow with a total height of 75 cm 60 cm of foot penetration CT @ 12 SC / ECTX