Fraser Ridge - White Pass

Snowpack

jamesminifie · Dec 18, 2016 · White Pass West

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Quick report

Weather
windy, cloudy
Ride Type
mellowSlopes
Riding Quality
ok
Snow Conditions
hard, windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSound

Snowpack

Depth
105
Obs Type
summary
Site Aspect
N
Test Fracture
sudden
Site Elevation
1100
Ski Penetration
20
Test Initiation
hard
Foot Penetration
50
Cracking Observed
1
Test Failure Depth
90
Site Elevation Band
tln, alp
Surface Conditions
newSnow, variable
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
depthHoar

Upper pack - highly wind affected all aspects. Mid - 1F consolidated slab Lower- MF forms with 10-15cm basal facets/depth hoar