CAIC Observation Report
SnowpackLane Meyers · Dec 8, 2025 · Snowy Range
Weather
Windy day. Reprieve found from the SW wind in the trees. No snow, but lots of ominous looking coulds hanging out at treeline. air temp (F): 28°f; cloud cover: broken; wind loading: moderate; recent snowfall (cm): 1-2" graupel
Snowpack
A cohesive snowpack found on the SW facing slope at 10,460ft in an area protected by trees. An inch or two layer of graupel is on top of the snowpack. The extended colum test resulted in ECTX, which means no propagating or collapsing observed. The propagation saw test was preformed at 75cm, 45cm, and ground level. The colum collapsed at the last 10cm of each test. Wind blown and shallow snowpack found on slopes exposed to the wind, generally coming from the SW. Some whoomphing on flat terrain in the trees