Front Range

Snowpack

Rick Grubin · Dec 4, 2011 · Front Range

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Snowpack

Hard, stout slab ~35cm thick, 30cm or so from the surface, windblown/rounded grains progressing toward faceting crystals. ~45cm faceted, cohesionless crystals comprise the bottom of the snowpack. New plus windblown soft slab @ top, easily disturbed/compacted.