Front Range
SnowpackIan Fowler · Nov 28, 2023 · Front Range
Weather
Sunny and warm all day with light winds.
Snowpack
Generally, the snowpack was weak and around 20 to 40cm deep. Ski penetration was mostly to the ground. On a steep, northerly slope, the snow was faceted almost top to bottom with just enough old snow at the surface to provide a super soft slab that is quickly faceting away. The one area I found a firmer slab near treeline was specifically targeted to be more representative of ATL areas. This area showed how reactive the snow has the potential to be where there is a facet weak, layer and crust combo.