CAIC Observation Report

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Anonymous · Feb 5, 2026 · Sierra Madre

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Weather

air temp (F): 30; cloud cover: clear; wind loading: light; snow avail for transport: none

Snowpack

Snowpack depth in this location was 115cm. We performed 2 instabilities, an Extended Column Test(ECTX), that yielded no results other than some progressive cracking and we performed a Propagation Saw Test(PST 34/100 END), just below the Christmas crust. Water saturated snow was observed just above the Christmas crust, as well.