Public Field Report

Observation Details

Signs of Unstable Snow

Observations

Observed between 1130 to 1430. Scattered clouds with varying degrees of temperature (35 at TH), sustained to moderate winds with greater gusts on exposed ridges. No recent snow. At ridge just above snowpack test, 2" wind slab/skin. No avalanches were observed. 

Snowpack Test
Dug full profile pit at 1230 on NE facing slope located at 43.88432, -14.69810 at 8,359ft.
Slope angle: 29 
Surface temp: -10C 
Air Temp: -5C
Height of Snow (HS): 175cm
Layering:      
- 0-55cm: fist     
- 55-125cm: 1 finger rounds     
- 125-175cm: fist
Slab over a persistent weak layer. 30x30 excavated on all sides, first test fractured at 55cm after 26 taps (10 wrist, 10 elbow, 6 shoulder); second test fractured at 30. 
ECT: Fractured after 29 taps.