Ash Creek Butte, Pilgrim Creek Snowmobile Park

Snowpack Observations @ Ash Creek Butte:

• Roller balls on sun-facing aspects (S, SE).
• Moist snow surfaces on sun exposed aspects (S, SE).
• Dry, settled snow in shady areas and northerly aspects.
• Similar snowpack structure to other areas of the forecast advisory.
• Small cornices on northerly aspects. Moderate to hard fractures with ski stomps.
• No obvious signs of instability.
• No signs of wind slab problem.
• Ski / Boot Penetration (PS / PB): 35 / 40 cm (14 / 16 in).
• Test snow pit profile on N aspect, 30 degree slope:
  • Height of storm snow (HST): 100 cm (39 in), F - 4F - 1F hardness.
  • CT21 ↓ 100 cm (39 in), Sudden Collapse (SC) - failed on melt/freeze crust atop 7 cm (3 in) of rounded facets.
  • ECTX / ECTP30 ↓ 100cm (39 in) - failed on melt/freeze crust atop 7 cm of rounded facets.

Pilgrim Creek:

• Pilgrim Creek Snowmobile Park open.
• Trails are groomed.