Quick report
Enough snow existed at this location for enjoyable over-snow-travel, with high quality surface conditions on cold slopes. Weak layers at the surface and mid-pack will be worth monitoring as the snowpack builds.
One of two Extended Column Tests propagated on facets between crustsWeather
- Cloud Cover
- clear
- Wind Loading
- light
- Snow Avail For Transport
- moderate amounts
Mild and sunny day, with light to moderate NW winds in the morning shifting to W in the afternoon
Snowpack
Generally supportable snowpack from the trailhead towards Virginia Lakes Pass. Surface hoar observed on all aspects from the TH to our high point of 10,700ft. Some early stage near surface facets observed on cold slopes. A facet/crust combo observed midpack. Facets at the ground were moist even on cold slopes.