Public Field Report

Observation Details

Signs of Unstable Snow

Observations

Coyote/Titus Creek area, 8300', NE aspect, 10* slope, 14:10

Observed obvious wind loading from the Southeast on Boulder Mountains across valley and in surrounding areas at lower elevations. We dug a snow pit 120 cm deep.

Hardness Profile:
0-35 cm - F
35-65 cm - 4F
65-90 cm - 1F
90-120 cm - F (FCso)

At approximately 65cm there was a visible weak layer that collapsed during CT.
Bottom 1-2cm was a moist facet layer indicating healing.

Test scores from today:
CT17 Progressive compression 17cm down
CT26 SC 65cm down on crust facet combo