Snowpack

Mount Hood, Mitchell Creek Trees

Mark RensonMt Hood
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Quick report

TAir -1.0 at 5100' at 11:00 with OVC sky and winds L to M from E. Off and on snow squalls throughout day. No instabilities noted.

Weather

Air Temp
-1.0
Cloud Cover
overcast
Wind Loading
light
Rain Elevation
4000
Recent Snowfall
2
Snow Avail For Transport
small smounts

NOAA Winter Wx advisory of 1-2 feet of snowfall did not materialize. Off and on snow squalls throughout day.

Snowpack

HS 260 at 5100'. HS 330 at 5500'. At 5500' on NE aspect, 2cm new over 2cm sun crust. Below that to 120 down, 1F and P hardness with small rounds developing. Snow temps every 10cm from surface to 60 down were between -1.0 and -2.0. Very hard hand shear result noted twice 40cm down (Q3).