Central Kootenays

Variable HS dependent on aspect, elevation and drainage. Widespread 3-10mm SH overlies 10-15cm of F facets above the 151122 interface SH (10-20mm)/FC/MFcr up to 1950m in sheltered non solar areas. Above 2000m, 10-15 cm of F facets has been redistributed by variable winds, creating a 5cm 1F to P breakable wind board in exposed areas. In sheltered areas in the alpine 10-15cm of F facets overlie a 10cm of 1F facets. The upper and mid pack are progressively resistant above 1700m (F-1F). There is a 1cm K IFrc above 1700m ~30 above the ground with 4F facets below it. Sheltered areas in the alpine and at treeline skied quite well. Evidence of a Na cycle to size 1.5 in the recent HST.