Observation type
Snowpack

Observer
Annonymous

Keep me anonymous if published
yes

Location (general area)
Bear MTN, top of Chair 9

Latitude

Longitude

Date (yyyymmdd)
20190310

Time
1220

Road conditions to area

Temperature

Sky
Overcast (sky covered)

Wind speed
Calm (smoke rises vertically)

Wind direction
SW

Wind direction in degrees

Slope aspect
North West

Aspect in degrees

Slope angle
30

Elevation
8474

Snow depth
95

Boot/ Ski penetration
PF 14

Precipitation
Light

Activity, recent avalanches
No

Brief description

Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
no

Rapid warming
no

Obvious avalanche path
no

Terrain trap
no

Comment
Pit dug in Ski area, not necessarily representative of backcountry conditions. Stability testing and crystal ID performed approx an hour after pit was dug. Snowfall in trace amounts. 

Publish this observation
Yes I would like this observation Published
 

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