8812

Snowpack

Nino Guagliano · Nov 11, 2020 · Glacier

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, stormy
Ride Type
alpineSlopes
Stayed Away
steepSlopes
Riding Quality
ok
Snow Conditions
crusty

Weather

Wind Speed
windSpeedLight
Blowing Snow
light
Sky Condition
overcast
Precipitation Type
snow

Variable L-M winds. Snowing S1 all day.

Snowpack

Obs Type
summary
Test Fracture
sudden
Test Initiation
moderate
Site Elevation Band
alp
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
crust

Went for a walk today with Jesse B up to 8812. Travel and up track is pretty rugged until above TL. 10-20cm on low density storm snow sits on top of a 10cm Rain Crust up to 2450m, our descent elevation. A Stormy and quiet day in the pass, and given the conditions I can see why.