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SE Gore Range Snow Observations 12/19/16

Snow observations from the SE Gore Range, Summit County: The overall depth of snow has really increased in the past week. I performed a quick snow profile on a SE face, slope angle of 32 degrees, below treeline, at an elevation of 11,000 ft. around 10:50 AM. No wind loading was evident in this area although wind loading is prevalent above treeline and would most likely hold a different looking snow pack than what was observed here. The average depth of the snow pack in this area was 100-110 cm. From the ground to a depth of 20 cm a… Read More »SE Gore Range Snow Observations 12/19/16