Observation: Chugach State Park

Location: Powerline side of Ptarmigan Pass

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Route & General Observations

Romp on Powerline corridor on fish scales to check out the first snow of the season.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Overcast skies, cloud ceiling ~3000, hence no visibility to see the ridge lines.
Temperatures ~25-30F.
Light snow during the two hour tour.
Calm to light winds.

Snow surface

Yay for soft new snow! No wind impact yet, just 10-15cm of new snow.

Snowpack

Only layer is the new snow. No crust or wet snow at the base. The ground was fully frozen and dry.

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