Observation: Public

Observation Details

Signs of Unstable Snow

Observations

Dug a pit to see the upper and lower interfaces of the 12/9 crust.
@30cm DF over 10cm crust (unsure IFcr or MFcr) over 10cm MF.

Time: 1400
Elev: 4570'
Aspect: 0 deg N
CTN, ECTX

Skiing quality was better than expected. Brief bouts of sun on solar slopes made for noticeable change to more stable/cohesive surface. No pinwheels/rollerballs seen. 12/10 snow stayed cold and lacked cohesion all day on shaded aspects. The 12/9 crust stayed more firm/scrapey on shaded aspects.