Snowpack

Observation: Scotts Backdoor

W AmblerSalt Lake
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Quick report

Aspect
Northwest
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall, Collapsing, Poor Snowpack Structure
Elevation
2865 m
Slope Angle
14°
Red Flags Comment
<p>Just enough new snow that it's worth considering the additional load to the sorry foundation. I felt a few small collapses as I walked around the untracked meadows. Poor snowpack structure can be seen in my pit</p>

I was surprised at the sensitivity. Two separate ECT's failed with propagation from the wrist. Spooky stuff. Down trees and lower snow made travel more difficult in the woods. Shrubs made travel more difficult in the open down lower.

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p>It hasn't gone away yet </p>

Very light fluffy new snow blended well with the settled snow from the last storm on shady aspects and offered an enjoyable snow riding experience.