New snow above Melt Freeze Crust MFC

New snow above Melt Freeze Crust MFC

Date
Activity
Snowmobiling

  Test snow profile. The snow was surprisingly deep at HS 180, most likely from wind loading.  Felt and heard various collapses of the snow during the day while riding snowmobiles.  Approximately 30CM of fresh snow over a thin MFC followed by a dense thick snow slab.  CT and ECT indicate this MFC is the weakest layer.   CTM(16)SC down 30, ECTN(6) down 30

Region
Island Park
Observer Name
Ride Rasmussen Style - JA