Aspen
SnowpackBrandon Levy, Jewel Campbell · Dec 11, 2023 · Aspen
Weather
High thin clouds transitioned to scattered cloud cover with lower clouds by early afternoon. Temperatures remained relatively cool in the teens or 20's and the wind was calm throughout the day.
Snowpack
The snow depth at 10000' was around 50-70 cms. We observed propagating results in extended column tests with moderate force (ECTP11 and ECTP15 x3 down 30-40 cms on 4-6mm DH). Fracture occurred on the depth hoar layer buried 30-40cms below the snow surface. Ski penetration ranged from 10cms to 30cms depending on where the mid-pack slab remained firmer and cohesive or soft and faceted. Boot penetration was to the ground.