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Snowpack

Scott Mackenzie · Dec 28, 2019 · Duffey

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
steepSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
powder

Weather

Avg Temp
-2
Wind Speed
windSpeedLight
Sky Condition
overcast
New Snow24 Hours
0
Temperature Trend
rising
Precipitation Type
none
Precipitation24 Hours
0

Snowpack

Depth
90
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
SW
Test Fracture
sudden
Site Elevation
1900
Ski Penetration
15
Test Initiation
hard
Foot Penetration
30
Test Failure Depth
75
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
facets

2 shovel tests CTH 23 failed at 75cm suddan plainer on a ~ 5cm thick facet layer CTM 13 failed at 90cm suddan planer at ground on vegetation. first test may not have been cut fully to ground. and 2nd test likely was. tricky with weak layer near ground. ice crust below facet layer. another weak layer at ground below ice crust. from top to 75cm increasing firmness from fist to 1 finger down snowpack. no layers lots of exposed and hidden rocks. tricky skiing