Idol peak

Snowpack

thagen24.7 · Jan 10, 2021 · Kakwa

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Quick report

Weather
sunny
Ride Type
steepSlopes, openTrees, mellowSlopes, denseTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
amazing
Snow Conditions
powder

Nice, fast, right side up snow. 15-20cm dry pow on top, gradually getting firmer underneath. No results in extended column test. We did see hoar frost forming at lower altitudes while driving. Wind effected in open areas above treeline.

Weather

Avg Temp
-2
Wind Speed
windSpeedLight
Blowing Snow
none
Sky Condition
scatteredClouds
Wind Direction
NW
Temperature Trend
steady
Precipitation Type
none

Snowpack

Depth
195
Obs Type
summary
Site Aspect
SW
Site Elevation
1875
Ski Penetration
15
Test Initiation
none
Foot Penetration
25
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
newSnow