Observation 2/6/2022 local_see
Snow Obs on Bennies Brook
Bennies Brook
Date & Time
2/6/2022 alternate_email 11:00 AM
Location
Bennies Brook
Elevation & Aspect
3200 / North
Mode of Travel
Skiing/Snowboarding
Red Flags
Shooting Cracks, Whumpfing/Collapsing, Drifting Snow / Windloading
Observation Details
ECTN 23. Failure 10-15cm from surface, halfway through new snow layer. Collapsing/cracks shooting from skis in this outer most layer in convex areas on slopes 35° or greater. Drifting snow beginning to deposit.
From surface to base- 4f, p, 1f. MFCR between December and January layer. 120cm snow depth with patchy areas that were likely bare prior to Feb 3 storm.
Observation Photos
Bennies Brook Snow Pit open_in_new full size
Good adhesion between new snow, existing January snow, and December snow. December snow heavily faceted 15-30cm in depth at base, January snow rounding nicely, new snow settling.MFCR interfacing each layer. Total snowpack depth: 105cm
Shooting Cracks on Bennies open_in_new full size
