Vail & Summit County
SnowpackChase Quant · Nov 8, 2018 · Vail & Summit County
Weather
Pass Lake, E aspect, Above TL(11,970 ft). 11 am. T-air : 14.6 F, Wind Moderate from N to NE, lots of wind-loading on E-SE aspects. Wind shifted to NW near 12pm.
Snowpack
Highly variable in depth and hardness. Punchy in some spots but no shooting cracks/ obvious signs. Dug pit @ Pass Lake, E aspect, Above TL(11,970 ft) HS 76cm. Two CT (7) Q1 @14 up + @58 up. 0-14 F facets. 14-58 P Rounds. 58> windblown F PP. Saw evidence small rollerballs off of exposed rock outcrops on steep NE face @ ridge top.