Salmon Lakes

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Salmon Lakes

Information

Is this a point observation or a summary of your day?
Point observation
Elevation above sea level
5,500m
Elevation band
  • Treeline
Aspect
  • SE
Snowpack depth
350cm
Did you observe whumpfing?
No
Did you observe cracking?
No
Foot penetration
40cm
Ski penetration
20cm
Sled penetration
30cm
Snowpack test result
Moderate
Snowpack test fracture character
Uneven break
Snowpack test failure depth
60cm
Surface conditions
  • New snow
Snowpack test failure layer crystal type
  • Storm snow

Comments

As we pushed back we noticed some storm slab sliding on some small creeks. We stayed to meadows and trees.