Red Heather Meadow

Snowpack

Depth

90

Obs Type

point

Site Aspect

NW

Site Elevation

1500

Ski Penetration

20

Foot Penetration

60

Cracking Observed

1

Test Failure Depth

40

Site Elevation Band

tln

Surface Conditions

newSnow

Test Failure Layer Crystal Types

crust

First Day Faff, pit was at level. Taps applied at an angle. Initial smallish failure on 3rd wrist tap. Cracks shot through upper part of block with first tap from elbow. Failure at crust about 40 cm down. Crust was maybe 4 cm thick, maldon salt flake style. Snow close to ground is sugary. Skiing was good, spots busy, solid snowing in the am and finished the day off sunny.