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Facets still producing results

Observed Feb 22, 2024, 2:00 p.m. PST · Southwest Coast

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Facets in the snow pack are still producing results. Below the 10-15cm of new snow there are stiff wind slabs that overly facets.

Snowpack report

Depth
170
Comment
10 to 20cm HST F overlies a 10-15cm P windslab. Below is 10-15cm of 4F-1F 0.5mm facets over the Feb crust. Ct 12 SP down 40 on FC over the Feb crust (3x repeatable)
Obs type
Point
Site aspect
N
Test fracture
Sudden
Site elevation
2050
Test initiation
Moderate
Foot penetration
25
Cracking observed
No
Test failure depth
40
Site elevation band
Alp
Surface conditions
Facets
Test failure layer crystal types
Crust, Facets