Snowpack

Observation: Snowbasin Backcountry

Jared AllenOgden
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Red Flags
Recent Avalanches, Wind Loading, Poor Snowpack Structure

Weather

OVC (overcast)

Precip: S-1

Wind speed: SW light

Snow surface conditions: powder

4 inches of new snow

PenFoot: 51cm

HS 122 cm

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p><strong>Test results:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>ECTNR: Did not see fracture and propagation although I expected to see both. At HS 122 I had difficulty effectively isolating the column by myself</p> <p>First CTM #15</p> <p>Second CTM #12 (see video) Failing on the persistent weak layer.</p> <p> </p> <p>One take away: an avalanche stepping down to the PWL at 6659' N would be 2.5 to 3 ft deep. </p> <p> </p> <p>New snow seems to be bonding well with recent storm cycles on North and Northeast aspects</p>