Quick report
- Cracking
- specific
- Collapsing
- isolated
We observed a ton of wind transport. All near ridge line were either scoured or loaded. test slopes near ridges lines were stiff and shooting cracks were observed up to 30cm down from tips and tails of the skis. This was noted on most aspects along the ridgeline. Collapsing was experienced in lower elevation sheltered terrain.
Weather
- Air Temp
- 28
- Cloud Cover
- overcast
- Wind Loading
- intense
- Rain Elevation
- N/O
- Recent Snowfall
- 30cm
- Snow Avail For Transport
- large amounts
M-S winds observed at ridgeline Swirling winds. Trees held snow BTL with no wind. OVC all day day with trace flurries of snow.
Snowpack
Dug pit NW aspect 8100' along Castle Peak Ridge. HS: 130cm LOC #1: 65cm down 4F FC below 1F HS LOC #2: 120cm K Crust above DH. Notable FC above the crust. Test results: CT1 Q1 Down 65cm Failing on LOC #1 DT11 Q1 120cm down failing on FC above MFcr PST 70/100 Down 65cm LOC#1 ECTP 18 SP down 65 on LOC#1