Snowpack

Observation: Lake Mary Chutes

Tony PavlantosSalt Lake
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Poor Snowpack Structure

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p>Poor anow structure observed at all elevations above 8500' in the Brighton periphery. Test profile completed at 9507'. NE aspect. 28 degree wind loaded test slope above Mary's Chutes. HS 115, ECTP14 (SC), CT13. Suspect depth hoar layer was 40cm thick with one finger slab above. A second hasty pit at 9203'. NE aspect wind sheltered 16 degree slope revealed same structure. HS 85cm. Patience please. </p>