Submitted by Public (not verified) on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 13:56
Location Name: 
Upper Headwall
Region: 
Selkirk Mountains
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 12/07/2017 - 10:35
Observation made by: 
Public
Snowpit Observations
Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
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New snow above 11/29 rain crust is fairly unconsolidated and beginning to show signs of faceting due to large temperature gradient in top 40cm of pack. As we receive new snow, this will be a layer of concern for me- weak layer on good sliding surface.

Air Huarache Classic

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Northwest
More detailed information about the weather: 

FEW clouds above VF5500'. Impressive surface hoar and rime on the surface. Solar causing trees to drip and shed.