This snowpit was on a southwest facing aspect. Total height of snow was around 3' (100cm) and was pretty isothermal (same temperature) with the exception of the surface snow that was below freezing. Isothermal snow is interesting in that it can be frozen solid like what I found today, or west mush, like what I found yesterday. Isothermic snow can exist as either a liquid, solid, or gas. So even though today's snowpit was frozen solid in the morning, I would guess that if someone dug in the same location later this afternoon the upper layers would be complete mush potentially down to the crust 16" (40cm) from the ground.
As we wrap up our forecast season, I would like to say thanks to the community for all the great observations and avalanche write-ups that were submitted.
