Observation 1/26/2023
Snow observation at Whiteface
Whiteface "Slide In" traverse
Date & Time
1/26/2023 alternate_email 12:00 PM
Location
Whiteface "Slide In" traverse
Elevation & Aspect
4400 / Northeast
Mode of Travel
Skiing/Snowboarding
Red Flags
Whumpfing/Collapsing, Drifting Snow / Windloading
Observation Details
Pit dug on ENE aspect of Slide in traverse in a ~10 meter wide clearing in the trees. 120cm depth. ECTP 15 @80cm from the bottom (see video). Top 40cm of snow we received created the slab. Bed surface is our December rain events. 75cm p/k crust - sugary snow - 80 cm p/k crust