The surface snow is feathery crystals of surface hoar and small facets. These crystals are weak and will become unstable once buried. Today's snow surface may be tomorrow's problem. Photo: GNFAC
Weak surface snow
The surface snow is feathery crystals of surface hoar and small facets. These crystals are weak and will become unstable once buried. Today's snow surface may be tomorrow's problem. Photo: GNFAC