Snowpack

Togwotee: Two Oceans Mnt.

Arthur BainesTogwotee Pass
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Quick report

PST 155/170 END, down 170cm on basal facets/depth hoar on 18 degree slope Boot pen 45cm, Ski pen 20cm, Visibility was poor, but we did not observe evidence of recent avalanch activity. No cracking or whoomphing while touring across the flats and up the NW ridge to 10,400'.

Weather

Air Temp
20
Cloud Cover
overcast
Wind Loading
light
Recent Snowfall
10-15
Snow Avail For Transport
large amounts

Sky: OVC, winds light, Precip: Snow S-1, peaking at S-2, Temperature 20F

Snowpack

HS consitently 170-180cm. Little evidence of wind slab development despite snow available for transport. Basal facets/depth hoar was 20-30cm and moist on N aspects below 10K, but dry at 10,400' PST pit. see SnowPilot plots for additional details on layer hardness, grain type and size, and ECT results.