Quick report
Solar had stronger impact in am than expected but is still limited in aspect due to time of year. New snow came in right side up with weak layer above recent crust. Minimal (isolated surface texture at ridges) signs of wind affect. Lots of rollerballs on S/SE slopes in the morning but no entrainment.
Weather
- Cloud Cover
- clear
- Wind Loading
- none
- Recent Snowfall
- 30-35cm above 4000’
- Snow Avail For Transport
- moderate amounts
Some clouds in parking lot early am quickly going to clear rest of days. Winds calm to light from the N/NW.
Snowpack
Hst: 30-35cm above 4000’ Near the Thumbtack at 5160’/SE: Hs: 230cm (30cm higher than Dec 6) On Source Lake apron @4000’/SE, Hs: 135cm (30cm higher than Dec 6) Sudden results in hand pits on north slopes down 35cm just above crust. Proceeded to dig at 5320’ on N aspect: - CTE Q3 (BRK) down 20cm x 2 at inter storm layer - CTM Q2 (RP) down 35cm x 2 above crust (layer of concern from hand pits)