Rocktober

Snowpack

ridinpow · Oct 24, 2020 · Flathead

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Quick report

Weather
cold
Ride Type
mellowSlopes
Riding Quality
ok
Snow Conditions
powder

Snowpack

Depth
70
Obs Type
summary
Site Aspect
NW
Test Fracture
unevenBreak
Site Elevation
2140
Test Initiation
moderate
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
crust

70 cm HS at 2140m NW aspect and very variable depth with features and slope aspect. CT results were 21 taps B 20cm down and 27 taps B 35 cm down.. Pretty significant crust 35 cm(see photo) that will be something to watch in the future. Biggest observation of the day was how busy it was. Overhead hazards/people above you going to be a serious thing this season I’m guessing.