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Once the snow pit is complete and the temperature profile determined, the snow layer boundaries should be identified and you should measure the thickness of each layer. Begin by delimiting(or separating) those layers that are easily identified with the naked eye. Other layers may be distinguished by running your finger down the snow profile. You should be able to distinguish the various layers by the differing consistency and resistance of each layer.
IDENTIFY SNOW LAYERING PROCEDURE:
- Make sure that the metric tape or meter stick is in place as with the temperature measurements
- Start at the top of the snow profile
- Use the bare index finger to gently slice the snow face from the top - all the way to ground level. (Take a test run to get a good sense of the pressure that you will need).
- Locate the layering indicated by texture changes and hardness changes, in the profile and mark the transitions using such markers as golf tees, bamboo skewers, popsicle sticks etc.
- Continue the procedure down to the ground surface
- Repeat the procedure by slicing a knife down through the profile to refine the layering mapping.
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