CAIC Observation Report

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Dusty Buffington · Mar 8, 2026 · Snowy Range

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Snowpack

The snowpack depth in this area is around 195cm. There are multiple layers within the snowpack here but I found 2 of primary concern. The upper layer of concern was a very thin MFcr with buried surface hoar directly on top of it and did react during the ECT. The next layer of concern is our Feb 10 persistent weak layer. There was little reaction on this layer during the ECT but did propagate during the PST. ECTP23@165cm up. PST48/100END@121cm up.