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FIELD RECORD #2026-09A

Weissfluhjoch Stratigraphic Snow Profile

Location / Aspect Weissfluh 3,120m · E 38°
Observer SLF Glaciology Team 3
Snowpack Depth 248 cm Total
Surface Temperature -16.4°C
Cross-section of dense stratified alpine snowpack revealing hoarfrost crystal layers and depth hoar
STRATIGRAPHIC PIT FACE · HOARFROST & FACETED METAMORPHISM

Stratigraphic Layer Metamorphism

  1. 0 – 35 cm
    Storm Snow (PP/DF) Density: 95 kg/m³ · Hardness: Fist · Crystals: Stellar dendrites 1.5mm
  2. 35 – 72 cm
    Cohesive Wind Slab (RG) Density: 285 kg/m³ · Hardness: 1-Finger · High cohesive tension
  3. 72 – 78 cm
    Persistent Weak Layer (SH/DH) · CRITICAL Density: 140 kg/m³ · Hardness: Fist- · Coarse depth hoar & surface hoar crystals
  4. 78 – 248 cm
    Basal Cohesive Snowpack (FC/MF) Density: 390 kg/m³ · Hardness: Pencil to Knife · Rounded melt-freeze crusts