Snowpack

Spring Bowl

Avalanche.org observerGalena Summit & Eastern Mtns
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Quick report

Collapsing
specific

CTH @ 30cm from ground. ECTP 38 @ 30cm from ground. Triggering of a persistent slab seemed possible at near 100cm deep following testing. Observed whoomphing & collapsing on ascent up SW facing slope of Spring Bowl.

Weather

Air Temp
10
Cloud Cover
scattered
Recent Snowfall
5cm
Snow Avail For Transport
small smounts

Temp. 10 degrees F. Light winds from the NW. New/recent snow of 5cm. Snow available to transport ~10cm. Solar warming increased temps at higher elevations. Pit was dug at elevation of 8450, West facing slope.

Snowpack

2-3cm of fresh snow on SW facing slope increasing to ~5cm on West facing slope where we dug a pit for observation @ elevation of 8450. Total snowpack @ pit of 135cm to ground.