Observation: Public

Observation Details

Signs of Unstable Snow

Observations

Travelled up Commonwealth Creek to the usual track up the east aspect of Kendall. 20-25cm of new low density snow, slightly higher density in the top 5cm. Did not dig, but hand shear tests consistently had the new snow layer sliding on a layer 25cm down, likely the 12/8 interface. Obvious wind transport at and above treeline, with a non-reactive wind slab layer of 5-10cm in open areas. No shooting cracks or notable failures on skin track tests and test slopes.