Steamboat & Flat Tops
SnowpackJason Konigsberg, blase reardon · Nov 10, 2017 · Steamboat & Flat Tops
Weather
Warm day with some high cloud and light breezes at ridgetop.
Snowpack
Consistent snow coverage was found above about 8500 ft on northerly slopes. Above 10500 ft east-facing slopes had pockety snow coverage.---The snowpack on north-facing slopes was almost identical to what I found in the Tenmile Range 2 days ago. The snow depth was a little greater at 45 cms but the structure was the same. The weakest snow is underneath a fragile and decomposing crust. This snow is 2 to 3 mm facets and depth hoar. There is also a weak faceted layer above the crust. This crust/facet combination is widespread through the Northern Mountains on northerly slopes.