CAIC Observation Report

air temp (F): 36; cloud cover: clear; wind loading: moderate; snow avail for transport: small smounts

Our snow pit depth was 110cm this evening on a south to southeast aspect at 9907’ of elevation on a 24 degree slope near the snow survey cabin just east of chains end parking lot. Due to the warm-up we recently had as as well as the south to southeast sun exposure, we observed several layers with a lot of water content moving through them. We still have three persistent layers on this aspect that are reactive. Three tests were performed : compression test on the February 10 layer (CT7 Q3), extend extended column test on the Christmas crust layer, (ECTP21), and propagation saw test (PST 48/100 END @50cm). The February 10 layer, the Christmas crust layer, and sugary facets near the ground are both producing instability results. Foot penetration down to 100 cm due to high water content in snowpack on south to southeast aspects