CAIC Observation Report

Snowpack

Crested Butte Avalanche Center ยท Nov 19, 2011

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Snowpack

Tour up Splain's Gulch. 15 cm of new snow and HS varied from 30-50cm. Light snow (S-1) and calm winds. Snowpack uniformly weak (F-4F) with boot penetration to the ground. Skiing was mostly supportive in deeper areas but punchy around shallow areas and rocks. Airtemp of -1.5C. Observed no signs of instabilities.