SNOW OBSERVATION WORKSPACE
A clearer view of the snowpack
Explore terrain, compare snow surfaces, and connect the evidence.
MEAN SNOW DEPTH—
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95TH PERCENTILE DEPTH—
Spatial distribution · measured
PREVIEW DEPTH SUPPORT— %
Ground cells with valid raster samples
NEAREST STATIONS— recent
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L2 lidar ground · measured— resampled surface previewZone outline · reference boundary
Snow depth (in)
039.478.7+
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Ground & snow transect Across slope
Choose direction and slide to reposition. Both extend 5% beyond the zone at each end. Horizontal distance; gaps mean no sample.
LATEST STATION OBSERVATIONS
Weather near selected zone
Five nearest stations · horizontal distance from zone center · Updates every 5 minutes
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Missing readings are never replaced with demo measurements.Proximity does not imply equivalent elevation or exposure. Live context is separate from simulated dates.
EXTERNAL CONTEXT
Sierra Avalanche Center
Regional backcountry information. Not an in-bounds Sugar Bowl assessment.
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