Graupel

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Graupel

Information

Cloud cover
Overcast (8/8)
Precipitation type
Snow
Snowfall rate
2cm/hr
Temperature at time of observation
-4°
Describe how the temperature changed in the last 3 hours
Steady
Wind speed
Light (1-25 km/h)
Wind Direction
W
Blowing Snow
None

Comments

A thin layer of graupel fell as we were heading up to Disease Ridge. This was followed by 3-5cm of soft snow.