Observation: Catherine's Pass

Snowpit on a northwest aspect at 10,200' in elevation. The height of snow was 27.5" (70cm). The snowpack at this elevation was mostly dry snow. The crystal card that was 6" (16cm) from the ground marks a decomposing melt freeze crust that had a slight rain layer on the top. The facets under the crust were fist hard and dry. A compression test had no results (CTN) Snowpit on a east aspect at 10,400'. The height of snow was 17" (44cm) and the facets near the ground were not as developed as the facets on the north aspects. 2 extended column tests in this area both had no propagation (ECTN 16 @10 and ECTN 18@23). No real slab in place over the weak snow- although this could change with increased westerly winds.

Snow surface was wind and sun affected on all aspects but due north. Due north aspects were a bit dryer, but with warm temperatures we were NOT seeing dry loose sloughs on steep terrain.  Photo of snow coverage looking towards Lake Catherine with wind sculpted snow surface in the foreground

Photo showing southeast side of Tucarora