Observation type
Snowpack
Observer
Anonymous
Keep me anonymous if published
yes
Location (general area)
Kratka Ridge
Latitude
Longitude
Date (yyyymmdd)
20200314
Time
1030
Road conditions to area
Clear - no road closures
Temperature
33F
Sky
Obscured (fog or base layer prevents view of sky)
Wind speed
Light (1-16mph Flags/twigs in motion)
Wind direction
SW
Wind direction in degrees
Slope aspect
North
Aspect in degrees
Slope angle
25-30
Elevation
7000ft
Snow depth
variable
Boot/ Ski penetration
Precipitation
None
Activity, recent avalanches
No
Brief description
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
no
Rapid warming
no
Obvious avalanche path
no
Terrain trap
no
Comment
Headed to Kratka for a tour on Saturday 3/14 with the hope of finding some fresh turns from the precipitation earlier in the week. There appeared to be 20-30cm of new snow from the storm, but upon arrival at ~10:30AM it was 33F, overcast and beginning to mist lightly. Wind was blowing from the SW, which was only noticeable at the ridge (where rime ice was visible on the trees); no evidence of snow transport on the lee side of the hill, likely on account of the heavy, wet snow. Skiing was tough in the thick, rain-saturated snow, but there were a few good turns to be had on the open N aspect bowls. At time of departure (~13:00) it was 35F and rain was picking up to a steady drizzle.
We returned Sunday 3/15 and were met with a punchy rain crust and terrible skiing. Any snow (graupel?) that fell overnight was thoroughly saturated by the time we arrived at 10:00AM.
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Snowpack
Observer
Anonymous
Keep me anonymous if published
yes
Location (general area)
Kratka Ridge
Latitude
Longitude
Date (yyyymmdd)
20200314
Time
1030
Road conditions to area
Clear - no road closures
Temperature
33F
Sky
Obscured (fog or base layer prevents view of sky)
Wind speed
Light (1-16mph Flags/twigs in motion)
Wind direction
SW
Wind direction in degrees
Slope aspect
North
Aspect in degrees
Slope angle
25-30
Elevation
7000ft
Snow depth
variable
Boot/ Ski penetration
Precipitation
None
Activity, recent avalanches
No
Brief description
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
no
Rapid warming
no
Obvious avalanche path
no
Terrain trap
no
Comment
Headed to Kratka for a tour on Saturday 3/14 with the hope of finding some fresh turns from the precipitation earlier in the week. There appeared to be 20-30cm of new snow from the storm, but upon arrival at ~10:30AM it was 33F, overcast and beginning to mist lightly. Wind was blowing from the SW, which was only noticeable at the ridge (where rime ice was visible on the trees); no evidence of snow transport on the lee side of the hill, likely on account of the heavy, wet snow. Skiing was tough in the thick, rain-saturated snow, but there were a few good turns to be had on the open N aspect bowls. At time of departure (~13:00) it was 35F and rain was picking up to a steady drizzle.
We returned Sunday 3/15 and were met with a punchy rain crust and terrible skiing. Any snow (graupel?) that fell overnight was thoroughly saturated by the time we arrived at 10:00AM.
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Yes I would like this observation Published
