Hummer trees obs

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Hummer trees obs

Information

Is this a point observation or a summary of your day?
Point observation
Elevation above sea level
1,880m
Elevation band
  • Below treeline
Aspect
  • N
Snowpack depth
120cm
Did you observe whumpfing?
No
Did you observe cracking?
No
Foot penetration
60cm
Ski penetration
20cm
Snowpack test result
Moderate
Snowpack test fracture character
Sudden (`pop` or `drop`)
Snowpack test failure depth
90cm
Surface conditions
  • New snow
Snowpack test failure layer crystal type
  • Facets

Comments

Test profile Below tree line around 1900m North aspect. Well bonded upper pack. Moderate to hard sudden collapse results above and below Nov5 crust on moist facets down ~90cm