Snow Profile: Soapstone Pass 12/26/2009

Submitted/Updated:
Sat 12/26/2009 - 9:37 pm
Submitted by:
Grant Helgeson

Elevation: 
9500'
Aspect: 
Northeast
Slope Angle: 
34
Comments: 

The large temperature gradient has wreaked havoc on the Uinta snowpack.  The entire pack has a very rotten feel.  I found nothing but faceted grains of various shapes and sizes on my field day.  ECT failed early all day, failing as a complete block with a sudden collapse.

Snow Profile Image: 
122609 Soapstone Pass.jpg
Video 1: 

Location

40° 31' 51.816" N, 111° 1' 52.608" W
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