Public Observation

Observation Details

Observations

Today we toured out into the storm to do some weather and snowpack observations in the Sherwins area. Winds and snowfall increased throughout the day. There were a few times when the wind tried to blow us down in open areas.

Photos:
Snow profile with hand hardness test
Snowfall in recent skin track
Wind deposition in recent skin track
Snow profile documentation in field book

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Field Weather Observation
Location Mirkwood Approach
Time 1400
Elevation 8400
Aspect NW
Sky OBS
Tair/Tsurf/T20 -7.5 C/-6.5 C/-6.5 C
Precipitation Type/Rate S3
Wind L g M -> SW
Blow Snow U
Surface Form/Size PP
HST 3cm
HS 345cm
Pen Boot/Pen Ski 55cm/15cm

Signs of Unstable Snow