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Signs of Unstable Snow

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Friday night was clear. On Saturday

2600-5000': Temps just above freezing. Granular spring snow. The top 1-2" was soft. Light rain from 8 am -noon. Under clouds and fog all day. Light winds.
5000-6200': Temps near freezing. Granular spring snow with very large granules. Top 2-4" soft. Light rain and freezing rain 8 am-noon. 2-3 hours of full sunlight in early afternoon. Winds 15-30 mph.
6200-7600': Temps well below freezing. Ice with a shallow crunchy surface over hard ice. By 7400' protected spots had 4-6" on snow (Feb 14?) on hard ice. It was covered by an icy crust. Freezing rain, sleet, and light snow 8 am - noon. 2-3 hours of full sunlight in early afternoon. Winds 20-60 mph.