CAIC Observation Report
SnowpackSpencer Logan ยท Dec 6, 2010
Weather
Skies broken turning obscure late morning. Brief snow squalls.
Winds moderate, westerly, no snow left to transport.
Winds moderate, westerly, no snow left to transport.
Snowpack
Southerly aspects below treeline: surface was variable sun crust, thickest on slopes >25 degrees and nonexistent in tree shadows. Shallow, faceted snowpack. Old October crust present in shaded areas only.
Near and above treeline: lots of hard slabs and wind pummeled snow. P to K hard old layer exposed in places, drifted over with softer snow in others.
Near and above treeline: lots of hard slabs and wind pummeled snow. P to K hard old layer exposed in places, drifted over with softer snow in others.