Snowpack

Southern Whitefish Range

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Quick report

We saw no signs of instability in basin.

Weather

Air Temp
Not Observed
Cloud Cover
clear
Wind Loading
light
Rain Elevation
Not observed
Recent Snowfall
None
Snow Avail For Transport
small smounts

Clear, sunny day; nominal winds observed.

Snowpack

Test sites were within 30 meters of each other. Snowpack depth at site 2 was 180cm. Four distinct layers were observed at 140, 130, 100, and 90 cm. ETC tests at sites 2 and 3 yielded ECTX. Site 1, slightly less shaded and more open than site 2, yielded ECTP17 on the layer 40cm below the surface. We were surprised by the difference between sites 1 and 2 given the same aspect and elevation.