Sawatch

Snowpack

Brad Sawtell ยท Feb 15, 2011

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Weather

Rapid warming temps from -8C to +1C. Light and variable winds. Started out being N'ly then shift to SW'ly.

Snowpack

Lots of snow pack settlement. Measured a 5 cm decrease in snow height just below treeline in a 3 hour time frame. Mostly sun and temperature affected surface. Wind scouring, crusts and polished surfaces above treeline. In shady areas near and below TL, moist surface facets on the surface.