Vail & Summit County

Snowpack

National Avalanche School Phase II Field Session · Feb 10, 2016 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Sunny, clear, calm winds from the NNW, 5-15.

Snowpack

The group dug multiple pits on a N aspect just in the West Woods trees, Late January (27th or 28th) Surface Hoar Event was prominent in all three pits dug on this aspect approx 30-40cm below surface of the most recent storm. Overall snowpack depth was 130-150cm in this area. PST scores 73/100 END down 39cm, PST 80/100 END down 21cm. Both on the buried SH layer. CT18 Q1 at this same layer.