The surface hoar layer responsible for widespread instability at Mores Creek Summit is now buried at 60 cms. A respectable persistent slab that is capable of D2 releases.
AM - 1 cm/hour of snow precipitation, PM - Overcast with tranquil weather.
HN24W (SWE): 33 mm
HST: 35 cm
BS: None
24 hours Temp Change: -6 -> -2 DEG C
Surprised at the lack of natural avalanche releases.
While skiing a slope, I fracture the whole slope, it did not slide due to its shallow angle (29 degrees).
0-35 cm, Fist, New snow
35-36 cm, Pencil, melt crust layer [Shovel Tilt test - Moderate Results]
36-60 cm, Fist to 4-Finger, Fragmented to Rounds
60-61 cm, Fist, Surface Hoar [CT1Q1(SC/SP), ECTP14, CPST20/100(End)
61-70 cm, 4 F, Rounds
70-85 cm, Pencil hard MF crust
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Layer Depth/Date: 60 cm Comments: 60 cm slab. Surface hoar formed 2019121/2019121. |
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Layer Depth/Date: 35 cm Comments: Precipitation crystals in top of a thin crust. 35 cm slab thickness. |
Traveled and skied terrain with slope angles at or below 30 degrees. Avoided zones with steep slopes above us.