Depth hoar at bottom of the snow pack.
Very large depth hoar greater than 3mm.
Observation: Summit
Location: Top of Fresno hill
This pit was dug on top of a ridge in a windblown area in a slight gulley. No
observed avalanche activity.
Air temp: 30 F
Elevation: ~2600 ft
HS: 65 cm
Ground to 15 cm: Depth Hoar
15 cm to 50 cm: consolidated snow
50 cm to 51 cm: melt-freeze crust
51 cm to 65 cm: Light, fresh snow.