- On many aspects, facets and surface hoar was buried by the Valentine's Day storm.
On northerly aspects, this layering was easily found but yielded limited results with tests or on test slopes. No cracking/collapsing noted on this layering. I would think, however, that enough wind and more snow would potentially reactivate this layering.
On easterly aspects, I did experience some collapsing on primarily facets and small diameter surface hoar associated with a 2cm mf crust buried 35-40cm down. ECTP20s (and one ECTN27) on this layering owing, in my view, to a more pronounced structure. Still, I did not see any new slides on this aspect in my travels.
- I do think this layering will settle out in a few days but may remain active with stress - wind/precipitation. Remotes remain possible.
Photo of quick ECT and layering and of surface hoar feather intermixed with near surface facets.
