Wind loading Grant Ridge

Toured up Grant Ridge looking for wind affected snow.

• 6-8" of relatively low density snow comprised the snow surface at all elevations.
• Recent wind affected snow was noted at both mid and upper elevations but was unreactive.
• Impressive recent cornice growth was observed at mid and upper elevations. Cornice growth at mid elevations had occurred within a thick stand of medium aged trees.
• New cornice growth was soft and failed with moderate ski kicks with resulting minimal loose snow slides.
• Minimal cracking was observed with no shooting cracks.