Observation: Turnagain

Location: Turnagain (below the uptrack)

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Route & General Observations

FEB. 17 2024. Moto L2 (Turnagain)

Turnagain (below the uptrack), 1,600’, SE aspect (130deg),27deg slope angle, 2:30pm.

PST55/100 end, 75/100 end testing January facets down 65cm.

CT21,26, 30 cm down at density change.

ECTX x 2

Takeaways based on snowpits.
Snowpack at this location is showing high strength and low energy. Structure appears to be moderate given January facets are present and within top meter of the snowpack.

Looking at these facets under a scope, they appear to be rounding and gaining strength in this location.

No red flags observed.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Sustained winds throughout day, transport seen on ridges but not at area of observation.

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