11:00 - 15:45: Overcast skies, calm winds, no precip, 38 degrees F
Observation: Hatcher Pass
Location: The Knob
A Rec 2 field group comprising six students and one instructor ventured up the ridge towards the Knob for snow pit practice and to feel out the vibes.
Weather
Snow surface
Wind crust decomposing into facets, ski penetration ~ 2-4"
Snowpack
7 pits were dug in total, with HS ranging from 80cm - 205cm. Below are the consolidated trends from these pits:
Location: The Knob
Elevation: ~2700 ft.
Aspect: Ranging N-NW
Slope: average of 25 degrees
Test Results: No propagating results for ECT and PST.
There were 2 weak layers noted in CT's and SS tests across all pits - one on a layer of facets down ~ 30 - 45cm, and in pits dug in deeper areas, another layer of facets above a knife hard crust down ~110cm.
Overall, facets seem to be rounding.