Observation 2/2/2023
Hasty pit @ Whiteface
Whiteface
Date & Time
2/2/2023 alternate_email 11:30 AM
Location
Whiteface
Elevation & Aspect
4400 / East
Mode of Travel
Skiing/Snowboarding
Red Flags
Drifting Snow / Windloading
Observation Details
Sustained winds and strong gusts primarily from the SW. Lots of snow being transported. Dug a couple of hasty pits on a true E aspect today. Found of a few distinct layers, principally the interface between the new and wind deposited snow we received over the last 72 hours, and the previous storm cycle. Found approximately 25cm of loose dry unconsolidated snow on top of ~50cm of 4F snow down to the ice crust. Had some fractures on the CT and shovel sheer, but could not get any propagation on multiple ECTs.