Observation: Douglas Island

Location: Eaglecrest, Slowboat

Date:
Observer:
Mike Janes Professional
Route & General Observations

Normal uptrack then traverse over to upper Slowboat glade. Surface snow starting to get moist on the S to W aspects.

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Observer Comments

Wind transport of snow at ridgetops; light on Douglas, heavier on mainland.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Clear sunny, breezy above treeline on ridges.

Snow surface

moist

Snowpack

See attached profile:
ECTP13 RP
CT15RP
PST30/100End down 40cm

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Old near surface facets now buried deeper.  

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