IAG AST1 Vic Cole Hut Powell River

Snowpack

Depth

140

Obs Type

summary

Site Aspect

S, SW

Test Fracture

resistant

Site Elevation

1400

Ski Penetration

25

Test Initiation

moderate

Foot Penetration

40

Site Elevation Band

btl, tln

Surface Conditions

newSnow

Test Failure Layer Crystal Types

stormSnow

Pack before this recent snowfall was well settled, a few minor moderate shears in CT's on precipitation particles, no surface hoar at treeline on S aspects. Huge surface hoar below treeline which might now pose a problem in specific terrain features (steep, open chutes) with the new snow on top. However, the coming rising FL will probably take care of this. Tried to post this 3 days ago but couldn't log in, sorry.