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Observation Details

Observations

Clear skies, calm wind, and obs @~13:00
Elevation: 9,275 feet

Profile out: Aspect of 287 degrees, 18 degree slope, Tair = 0.6 degrees C

HS= 155cm

F (145-155cm)
1F (152-145cm)
F (134-142cm)
1F (127-134 cm)
4F (120-127cm)
1F (50-130cm)
F (49-50cm)
1F (ground to 49 cm)

I had less than a degree difference every 10cm in the snowpack.

CTN and ECTX

We skied down the NW slopes down to Horseshoe Lake on fun low angle terrain (20 degree slopes). Made some great turns. Only wish it were longer.

We noticed no new avalanches, any signs of instability, no cracking, and no whumping.

Signs of Unstable Snow