Snowpack

Breccia, Togwotee Pass

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Quick report

Between 3 test pits we observed much spatial variability, each pit had different layers and different test results. The one constant is the layer of 2-4mm facets on the ground, that we will continue to observe over the coming weeks to see how the new snow will react to it.

Weather

Air Temp
23
Cloud Cover
scattered
Recent Snowfall
2cm
Snow Avail For Transport
small smounts

variable weather, on and off sunshine and snowing heavily.

Snowpack

HS: 45cms, Aspect: E, Slope angle: 16*, Elevation: 10,080ft, Temp: -5*C, Ski Pen: 15cms, Boot Pen: 40cms ECTX CT12BRK down 35cms, on 3mm facets In my pit I observed 2 distinct layers, 4F snow on top of facets that started 15cms above the ground.