Ottomite/ Iago 18-19 Feb

Snowpack

dzrv · Feb 18, 2023 · Coquihalla

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Weather

Avg Temp
-5
Max Temp
-2
Min Temp
-5
Wind Speed
windSpeedLight
Blowing Snow
none
Sky Condition
fog
Snowfall Rate
1
Wind Direction
SW
New Snow24 Hours
3
Temperature Trend
rising
Precipitation Type
snow

Wx Summary of 18-19 Feb Trip touring Ottomite and Iago Ridge. Average temp on both days was -5.0C

Snowpack

Depth
290
Obs Type
summary
Site Aspect
E
Test Fracture
sudden
Site Elevation
1470
Ski Penetration
15
Test Initiation
easy
Foot Penetration
40
Test Failure Depth
40
Site Elevation Band
btl
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Whumpfing Observed
1
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
facets

Several test slopes done enroute to Ottomite with releases down 40 cm Hand shear tests done near meadows in col between Ottomite and Iago ridge showing easy shear down 40 on size 2-3mm facets. HS at 1521m on Iago east ridge was at 165cm.