Mica Mountain

Snowpack

amannpeterr · Nov 29, 2020 · Premier

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy
Ride Type
openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
deepPowder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow

Cloudy day with flat light, couldn't see a lot on the adjacent slopes

Snowpack

Depth
120
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
NE
Test Fracture
resistant
Site Elevation
1900
Ski Penetration
25
Test Initiation
moderate
Foot Penetration
86
Test Failure Depth
45
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
surfaceHoar

Some instability in upper storm snow down 15cm (CTE6) Main weakness at this location is surface hoar down 45cm, well preserved ~5mm. Storm snow still unconsolidated, no signs of instability on short steep test slopes. 3 crusts found in bottom 30cm which seem to be decomposing.