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Observation: Skyline

Observation Date
1/2/2022
Observer Name
Magerl
Region
Skyline
Location Name or Route
Electric Lake area
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Very warm with big sun and virtually no wind. South facing at 9,500 feet was getting damp by 12:30 P.M.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
South starting to get damp by 12:30 P.M. Will have a crust tomorrow and be unpleasant for skiing. North stayed soft all afternoon. Slightest of wind effect in some locations, too minor to really call it a crust.
Comments
South facing pit at 9,050 feet. 137 cm total depth, surprised to find loose wet granular in the bottom 8 cm. No failure on ECT, but when forced to fail with a shovel tug, it sheared cleanly at 75 cm from ground.
North facing pit at 8,950. 135 cm total depth. About 20cm of loose sugar at the bottom. Not too concerned, given the strong 115 cm above it. Pretty consistent fist/4F/1F/pencil until 20cm from ground.
Surprisingly easy skinning. Wonderful turns on north, east and NW facing.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable