Tommy 3

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Tommy 3

Information

Is this a point observation or a summary of your day?
Point observation
Elevation above sea level
1,865m
Elevation band
  • Treeline
Aspect
  • NW
Snowpack depth
250cm
Did you observe whumpfing?
No
Did you observe cracking?
No
Foot penetration
45cm
Snowpack test result
Moderate
Snowpack test fracture character
Sudden (`pop` or `drop`)
Snowpack test failure depth
115cm
Surface conditions
  • New snow
Snowpack test failure layer crystal type
  • Crust

Comments

Observed widespread evidence of previous Avy cycle on PWL(Feb 7). Mod gusting ridge top wind and snow transport(HN 15 cm) is developing new WS in Alp and upper TL. Sled cuts and test slopes had no results. Targeted Feb 7th MFcr, found down 110 with laminated crust complex below. Mod test results on this crust complex.