Aspen

Snowpack

Matt Kennedy ยท Feb 4, 2023

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Weather

CLR, 1degC, Light W, Mod W gusting Strong ATL.

Snowpack

Toured around the hut below tree line. HS averaged 150cm in protected areas, a bit shallower in open areas. Dug a quick pit around 3500m on an east facing slope. HS 150cm. 15cm of Fist+, 35cm of 4F increasing to 1F, 35cm of P, all on 65cm of well developed Depth Hoar (minimal signs of rounding). CTE sudden planar on NSF 15cm down. Pulling on the column created a failure on the DH. There was also a pronounced Crust/Facet combo down 100cm.