Aspen

Snowpack

Blase Reardon · Dec 3, 2013 · Aspen

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Weather

Snowfall at S-1 starting late morning, w a few short periods of S1 by mid afternoon. SW winds moderate w strong gusts most of day except early afternoon, when it was calm-light even at ridgeline. WInds variable in direction < TL. Overcast or obscured skies most of day.

Snowpack

Variable surface conditions: SH in sheltered glades < TL, NW-N-NE slopes near treeline. Crusts 1-4 cm thick on sunny slopes near and below treeline w weak near-surface facets below. HS 125 cm at 11,200' N facing. Slab 40 thick, F+ hardening to 1F at 85 cm above 11/15 interface. ECTN 27 break; no results below.