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November 2016

Mayflower Gulch Snow Observations 11/29/16

Some observations from yesterday, 11/29, Mayflower Gulch, Tenmile Range, Summit County: Skinning up to and above treeline no significant whumpfing or cracking was observed, even in windloaded areas. A snow profile performed on a NE aspect at treeline, 11,800 ft, with a slope angle of 27 degrees, at 2:22 PM revealed the following observations: The average snow depth was 40 to 45 cm. From the ground to a depth of 6 cm unconsolidated facets of 1 – 2 mm were observed. Above 6 cm to 24 cm the facets were about the same but slightly more consolidated. At a depth… Read More »Mayflower Gulch Snow Observations 11/29/16