GP Hill

Snowpack

George Field · Feb 23, 2021 · Rossland

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Quick report

Weather
sunny, warm
Ride Type
sunnySlopes, openTrees, mellowSlopes
Stayed Away
steepSlopes
Riding Quality
ok
Snow Conditions
heavy
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSound

Did quick pit top of GP Hill, 1660 Meters. See photo for quick details.

Weather

Avg Temp
-1
Max Temp
0
Min Temp
-8
Wind Speed
windSpeedLight
Blowing Snow
light
Sky Condition
brokenClouds
Wind Direction
W
Temperature Trend
steady
Precipitation Type
none

Snowpack

Depth
150
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
W
Test Fracture
sudden
Site Elevation
1660
Ski Penetration
12
Test Initiation
easy
Foot Penetration
40
Site Elevation Band
btl
Surface Conditions
surfaceHoar
Whumpfing Observed
1
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
crust

CT-6 down 17cm. This on a soft wind slab. CT-14 down 55cm. This on the deteriorating rain crust. (V). Temperatures: Surface -3 Down 10cm. -2 Down 40cm. -2 Down 60cm. -1 Lower 50cm snowpack is 1F to P to ground. Hazard Low to Moderate. Slope Dependent. Stability Good to Fair. Slope Dependent.