Snowpack

Lost Trail

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Quick report

Wind affected snow was observed on ridge top around 8000 feet. Persistent Slab was seen in the pit on NE aspect resulting in a ECTP 23 at 45cm from pit floor and a total height of snow of 200cm in that location.

Weather

Air Temp
30
Cloud Cover
overcast
Wind Loading
light
Recent Snowfall
30cm
Snow Avail For Transport
moderate amounts

Light wind from the SW consistent through day. Overcast sky the entirety of the day. S-1 precipitation intermittent throughout day picking up to S1 around 5pm

Snowpack

Elevation: 8167 Aspect: NE Slope Angle: 18 Degrees Precipitation: S-1 Sky: Overcast Wind: Light SW Surface: New Snow Height on Snow: 200cm Pit Depth: 125cm Hand Hardness(cm): 125-105 F 105-85 4F 85-65 1F 65-55 P 55-35 1F 35-0 4F (Measured From Pit Floor up) results over 2 separate CT Tests at same Aspect and ElevationCT: CT4 120cm BRK CT14 105cm PC CT17 95cm RP CT22 85cm RP CT 24 45cm RP (Measured From pit floor up) results over 2 ECT Tests ECT: ECTN 10 50cm ECTN 16 75cm ECTP 25 40cm