Observation: Public

Observation Details

Signs of Unstable Snow

Observations

Climbed the cat track from stevens parking lot D up to Skyline lake. strong solar effect in the am. refreeze crust now on solar aspects. Performed propagation saw test & extended column tests on the saddle NE of Skyline lake.

propagation saw tests and extended column tests did not indicate a propensity for propagation near skyline lake at 5000' and 5270'

ECTX

PST 90/100 END @ 30cm at the 12/6 interface

PST 95/100 END @ 100cm at 11/22 crust

Snow pack is settling noticeably. Pictures of rollerballs and settlement cones attached. Much denser snow at lower elevation. Lighter snow may be preserved on shaded and northern aspects.