Thar snow pit

Is this a point observation or a summary of your day?

Point observation

Elevation above sea level

1,603m

Elevation band

• Treeline

Aspect

• SE

Snowpack depth

150cm

Did you observe whumpfing?

No

Did you observe cracking?

No

Snowpack test result

Moderate

Snowpack test fracture character

Sudden (`pop` or `drop`)

Surface conditions

• New snow

Snowpack test failure layer crystal type

• Surface hoar

Crack at 30cm on compression Test after 16 taps crack and slide after 26 taps at 60cm

Extended Column Test Negative

45 degrees angle slope ESE

Thick crust starting 60cm below the surface above ground

We saw signs of old size 1 avalanches