Johnson Canyon: Wind Loading obs, snowpit

Light winds gave way to moderate gusting strong out of the E/NE in Johnson Canyon throughout the day today. 2-3" of new storm snow was observed being transported to W. aspects. Wind slab formation likely on specific terrain features, especially SW-W-NW-N ridges and open slopes above treeline. 

Pit results at 6,922' E showed CT21SP on 2.5mm graupel 30cm down. This layer seemed to be widely distributed on Johnson E. face and graupel was well preserved when buried (see image)