Snowpack

Observation: Murdock Peak

BrackelsbergSalt Lake
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Quick report

Aspect
Northeast
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Elevation
2682 m
Slope Angle
23°
Red Flags Comment
<p>No major red flags today as I avoided the wind loaded ridges.</p>

Today I was mostly interested in seeing what was in the top ~75cm of the snowpack to get an idea of what was going to get buried by the upcoming storm. The week layer ~20cm down is the layer I was curious about today and will most likely be my concern on Monday after we add additional snow.

Snowpack

Upper ridges had a very firm wind crust. Sheltered areas had dense loose snow. As the sun hit the snow it was warming up quickly. I would expect most exposed slopes received afternoon sun today.