Core Lodge

Snowpack

randy · Mar 7, 2021 · Tumbler

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Snowpack

Depth
210
Obs Type
summary
Site Aspect
NE
Test Fracture
sudden
Site Elevation
1610
Test Initiation
moderate
Foot Penetration
20
Test Failure Depth
40
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
surfaceHoar

On AST 1 class we dug a pit at 1610 meters on North east wind loaded face. We had reactions on compression test s at 40 and 100 cm CTM12 down 40 SP on surface hoar CTM18 down 100 SP on surface hoar sitting on top of a large layer 40-60 cm of facets of 3-4 mm Did two ECTH26 down 100 on surface hoar on same layer Did propagation saw test at 100 cm which reacted when was cut half way through. Be ware of wind loaded slops and watch out for persistent weak layers at 40 and 100 cm down.