Narao Trees

Snowpack

jenny.wen07 · Feb 28, 2021 · Dogtooth

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Quick report

Weather
windy, cloudy
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, denseTrees
Stayed Away
openTrees, alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
powder

Great snow in the treeline and below treeline. Stayed away from open areas to avoid wind affected snow. Windy day at the parking lot but very sheltered once in the trees. Obvious weak layer around 40cm mark on probe.

Weather

Wind Speed
windSpeedModerate
Blowing Snow
light
Sky Condition
brokenClouds
Temperature Trend
steady

Snowpack

Depth
135
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
NW
Test Fracture
unevenBreak
Site Elevation
2230
Test Initiation
hard
Test Failure Depth
85
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
variable
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
facets

Great snow in the treeline and below treeline. Stayed away from open areas to avoid wind affected snow. 3 column tests from a 150cm wide pit. Column1 @40cm Ct16 noticed uneven fracture @40cm Ct20 full break Non planar Column2 @85cm ct25 break Non planar Column 3 @85cm ct15 @40cm ct25 break Non planar