Sub Shields observation

Location Name: 
West of Elk Mtn
Observation date: 
Sunday, December 15, 2019 - 12:00
Is this an Avalanche Observation: 
No
Observation made by: Public

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Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details: 
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Elevation of observation: 
Above 6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation: 
NE
Red Flags: 
Collapsing / whumpfing noises
Blowing snow
Total Snow Depth: 
135cm
More comments about the snowpack and weather: 
Dug a pit to the ground on a NE aspect at 6850, 30 degree slope angle, 135cm total depth. Shovel shear produced one failure at 45-50cm on a deteriorating crust 1.5-2cm thick. CT and ECT did not fail or propagate. We skied NE to East aspects with no signs of instability. A second party reported a significant wumpf on the skin track at an unknown elevation. Winds were transporting light amounts of snow at times
Blowing Snow: 
Light
Wind Speed: 
Light (Twigs in motion)
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Sky Cover: 
Partly Cloudy (SCT)