Snowpit S. of Donner Rest Area

2 feet of unconsolidated snow (4 fingers) on buried persistent weak layer (fist) at ground level. Compression test broke at 11 taps, Q2, sudden planar/collapse.

Below treeline. 

Lots of knee deep wallowing in the snow, regardless of snowshoes, although the snow seemed weirdly dry given the temp (above freezing). Whumpfing many times on mild terrain.

(Forgive me as I'm new to this and this is my first observation.)