Aspen

Snowpack

Andrew Larson · Jan 31, 2013 · Aspen

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Weather

Clearing clouds and light flurries. Calm winds and mild temperatures.

Snowpack

11,700 ft 35 degree aspect, shaded 30 degree slope 125 cm base w/no prominent weak layers 0-40 = 3-5mm facets 40-95 = 4f 95-115 = heavier recent storm snow 115-125 = light overnight snow ECTX - Each successive compression crumbled the loose, unconsolidated pack to the ground with no fractures.