Snowpack

W Vagner Lake

Carbon County Avalanche Observation TeamSnowy Range
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Quick report

A compression test revealed a fracture on tap 20 at 60cm (CT20@60cm.) An extended column test revealed a fracture and propagation on tap number 12 at 18cm (ECTP12@18cm.) Hardness remains consistent throughout the snowpack (F+-F-) and the bottom 20cm of the snowpack consists of depth hoar.

Snowpack

The snowpack remains typical for this time of year: minimal base and a consistent fist hardness throughout the snowpack. The bottom layer continues to be comprised by loosely faceted depth hoar.