-Moderate winds from the SW were blowing at and above mid elevations resulting in snow being transported onto N-NE aspects
-Surface Hoar (V) 4-6cm was noted on east aspects above 5500' in the AM
-Cornices were living their best lives along ridgelines above 7000' above N-NE aspects
-A very supportable ice crust was noted on Southern aspects making for eventful turns below 5000'
To effectively convey our findings for the day, we've adjusted the lyrics to a popular song from the 60's that we promise will not only get stuck in your head but will help you remember some vital information about our developing snow pack. You're welcome.
Some dendrites are a bit larger While some needles are so tall, And the ones that Mother Nature is giving Involve hoar big and small Go ask Old man Winter Why he went AWOL
And if you go chasing rabbits And you know the crust’ll make you fall, I tell you a north facing sloping bowl. Will answer your call Call Old Man Winter When the snowpack’s stalled When winds are whipping fast Snow on the surface gets up and goes Oh the problem list is shrinking And the avy danger’s low. Go ask Old Man Winter If it’s gonna snow.
With no signs of propagation You know it’s time to shred And the weather men are talking bluebird And the forecaster’s brapping on a sled Remember what the running rabbit said: Surface Hoar becomes a persistent weak layer!
Persistent weak layer!
