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Snowpack

Brandon Levy · Feb 20, 2018 · Aspen

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Weather

Temps in the teens with S-1 to S1 throughout the morning. Observed 8.5" HN on the interval board near the McClure Pass Snotel at 1200. HS at that location was 34" while near Lone Tree Bowl the HS was closer to 48". Winds were Light to Moderate WSW and moving snow

Snowpack

HS doubled since last site visit on 2/7. Overall nothing too concerning with no DH observed and rounding 3mm FC at the bottom of the snowpack. Generally increasing resistance from top to bottom. The most recent crust (2/19) has small facets underneath and the snirt from 2/19 is primarily GP. No propagation with an ECT. Obvious signs of recent winds even at this below tree line location with 2-3' drifts on Ragged Mountain Rd. in exposed locations.