Snowpack

Lone Tree

PACWest Mountains
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Quick report

Poor structure has gained strength. Rounding under the hand lens. Rocky areas have the weakest snow and thinner spots may be more sensitive. Very shallow snow still limits travel. We did not see any signs of instability except shallow buried surface hoar under the new 2” of snow had failed on steep North. Surface hoar on the surface also.

Weather

Air Temp
10
Cloud Cover
few
Wind Loading
light
Rain Elevation
7300
Recent Snowfall
5
Snow Avail For Transport
small smounts

Cold and breezy North wind light to moderate with great visibility.

Snowpack

No Propagation on weak layers. Shallow snowpack with some crust and facets that have strengthened/rounded. Poor structure with cold temps may contribute to faceting in the upper snowpack. Early Season obstacles are abundant. Really low snow.