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Index of site photographs

Apgar Lookout, Mont.

Apgar Data

Workers collect snow sample at Apgar Lookout sampling site, Montana.

Workers collect snow sample at Apgar Lookout sampling site, Montana.

 Workers prepare to ski out with snow sample equipment from Apgar Lookout, Montana.

Workers prepare to ski out with snow sample equipment from Apgar Lookout, Montana.

 Worker begins ski descent from Apgar Lookout, Montana.

Worker begins ski descent from Apgar Lookout, Montana.

Banner Summit, Idaho

Banner Data

Mountains of Sawtooth National Forest near Stanley, Idaho.

Mountains of Sawtooth National Forest near Stanley, Idaho.

 SNOTEL site at Banner Summit, Idaho.

Snotel site at Banner Summit, Idaho.

 Field blank collection at snowpack-sampling site at Banner Summit, Idaho.

Field blank collection at snowpack-sampling site at Banner Summit, Idaho.
Workers prepare to haul snow samples away from site at Banner Summit, Idaho.

Workers prepare to haul snow samples away from site at Banner Summit, Idaho.

    

Berthoud Pass, Colo.

Berthoud Data

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Berthoud Pass, Colo.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Berthoud Pass, Colo.

 Snowpack-sampling pit at Berthoud Pass, Colo.

Snowpack-sampling pit at Berthoud Pass, Colo.

 Fox at Berthoud Pass, Colo.

Fox at Berthoud Pass, Colo.

Big Mountain, Mont.

BigMountain Data

Steep alpine terrain above snowpack-sampling site at Big Mountain, Mont.

Steep alpine terrain above snowpack-sampling site at Big Mountain, Mont.

 Forest clearings near snowpack-sampling site at Big Mountain, Mont.

Forest clearings near snowpack-sampling site at Big Mountain, Mont.

 

Big Sky, Mont.

BigSky Data

Lone Mountain at Big Sky ski resort, Mont.

Lone Mountain at Big Sky ski resort, Mont.

Snowpack-sampling site on Lone Mountain at Big Sky ski resort, Mont.

Snowpack-sampling site on Lone Mountain at Big Sky ski resort, Mont.

  

Brooklyn Lake, Wyo.

Brooklyn Data

National Atmospheric Deposition site near snowpack-sampling site at Brooklyn Lake, Wyo.

National Atmospheric Deposition site near snowpack-sampling site at Brooklyn Lake, Wyo.

    

Brumley, Colo.

Brumley Data

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Brumley, Colo.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Brumley, Colo.

 Forest clearing at Brumley, Colo.

Forest clearing at Brumley, Colo.

  

Buffalo Pass, Colo.

Buffalo Data

Workers struggle to free snowmobile stuck in deep snow near Buffalo Pass, Colo.

Workers struggle to free snowmobile stuck in deep snow near Buffalo Pass, Colo.

 Typical, deep snowpack at sampling pit at Buffalo Pass, Colo.

Typical, deep snowpack at sampling pit at Buffalo Pass, Colo.

 Deep, fresh powder snow traps snowmobile near Buffalo Pass, Colo.

Deep, fresh powder snow traps snowmobile near Buffalo Pass, Colo.
Worker wades through deep snow to recover snowmobile stuck near Buffalo Pass, Colo.

Worker wades through deep snow to recover snowmobile stuck near Buffalo Pass, Colo.

 Worker hauls snow samples away from site near Buffalo Pass, Colo.

Worker hauls snow samples away from site near Buffalo Pass, Colo.

 Exceptionally deep snowpack of 1997 at Buffalo Pass, Colo.

Exceptionally deep snowpack of 1997 at Buffalo Pass, Colo.

Canyon, Wyo.

Canyon Data

Snowpack-sampling site near Canyon, Wyo.

Snowpack-sampling site near Canyon, Wyo.

 Buffalo on road to Canyon, Wyo.

Buffalo on road to Canyon, Wyo.

 Coyote on trail to Canyon, Wyo.

Coyote on trail to Canyon, Wyo.

Chief Joseph Pass, Mont.

ChiefJoseph Data

Worker takes notes at site near Chief Joseph Pass, Mont.

Worker takes notes at site near Chief Joseph Pass, Mont.

 Worker hauls snow samples away from site near Chief Joseph Pass, Mont.

Worker hauls snow samples away from site near Chief Joseph Pass, Mont.

 

Daisy Pass, Mont.

Daisy Data

Snowpack-sampling area in forest (at left) near Daisy Pass, Mont.

Snowpack-sampling area in forest (at left) near Daisy Pass, Mont.

Snowpack-sampling pit near Daisy Pass, Mont.

Snowpack-sampling pit near Daisy Pass, Mont.

Difficult access near Daisy Pass, Mont.

Difficult access near Daisy Pass, Mont.

Deadman Data

Parking area for worker's snowmobiles near Deadman Pass, Colo.

Parking area for worker's snowmobiles near Deadman Pass, Colo.

 Worker assists in snowpack-sample collection at site near Deadman Pass, Colo.

Worker assists in snowpack-sample collection at site near Deadman Pass, Colo.

 Fire lookout adjacent to snowpack-sampling site near Deadman Pass, Colo.

Fire lookout adjacent to snowpack-sampling site near Deadman Pass, Colo.
Worker prepares snowpit on warm day at site near Deadman Pass, Colo.

Worker prepares snowpit on warm day at site near Deadman Pass, Colo.

 Worker makes measurements of snowpack at site near Deadman Pass, Colo.

Worker makes measurements of snowpack at site near Deadman Pass, Colo.

  

Divide Peak, Wyo.

Divide Data

Workers access site at Divide Peak, Wyo. via snowmobile.

Workers access site at Divide Peak, Wyo. via snowmobile.

 Workers access site at Divide Peak, Wyo. via snowmobile (2)

Workers access site at Divide Peak, Wyo. via snowmobile.

 Snow drift near snowpack-sampling site at Divide Peak, Wyo.

Snow drift near snowpack-sampling site at Divide Peak, Wyo.

Dry Lake, Colo.

DryLake Data

National Atmospheric Deposition site on hilltop near Dry Lake, Colo.

National Atmospheric Deposition site on hilltop near Dry Lake, Colo.

 Worker prepares snowpit at Dry Lake, Colo.

Worker prepares snowpit at Dry Lake, Colo.

  

Dunckley Pass, Colo.

Dunckley Data

Snowpack-sampling pit near Dunckley Pass, Colo.

Snowpack-sampling pit near Dunckley Pass, Colo. Note discolored dust layers on left face (April 1, 2009).

 Snow-density measuremen in snowpack-sampling pit near Dunckley Pass, Colo.

Snow-density measurement in snowpack-sampling pit near Dunckley Pass, Colo.

 Workers in snowpit near Dunckley Pass, Colo.

Workers in snowpit near Dunckley Pass, Colo.

Elk River, Colo.

Elk Data

Precipitation collectors near snowpack-sampling site at Elk River, Colo.

Precipitation collectors near snowpack-sampling site at Elk River, Colo.

 Snowpack-sampling site in forest clearing at Elk River, Colo.

Snowpack-sampling site in forest clearing at Elk River, Colo.

  

Elkhart Park, Wyo.

Elkhart Data

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Elkhart Park, Wyo.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Elkhart Park, Wyo.

   

Four Mile Meadow, Wyo.

FourMile Data

Forested hilltop near Four Mile Meadow, Wyo.

Forested hilltop near Four Mile Meadow, Wyo.

    

Fremont Pass, Colo.

Fremont Data

Snowpack-sampling pit near Fremont Pass, Colo.

Snowpack-sampling pit near Fremont Pass, Colo.

 Snowpack-sampling site in forest clearing near Fremont Pass, Colo.

Snowpack-sampling site in forest clearing near Fremont Pass, Colo.

  

Galena Summit, Idaho

Galena Data

Hillslope below snowpack-sampling site at Galena Summit, Idaho

Hillslope below snowpack-sampling site at Galena Summit, Idaho

 Snowpack-sampling site at Galena Summit, Idaho, is at left in wooded area.

Snowpack-sampling site at Galena Summit, Idaho, is at left in wooded area.

  

Garnet Canyon, Wyo.

Garnet Data

Forested hilltop near mouth of Garnet Canyon, Wyo.

Forested hilltop near mouth of Garnet Canyon, Wyo.

    

Granite Pass, Mont.

Granite Data

Snowmobile access to forested area near snowpack-sampling site at Granite Pass, Mont.

Snowmobile access to forested area near snowpack-sampling site at Granite Pass, Mont.

 Forest clearing near snowpack-sampling site at Granite Pass, Mont.

Forest clearing near snowpack-sampling site at Granite Pass, Mont.

  

Gypsum Creek, Wyo.

Gypsum Data

National Atmospheric Deposition site near Gypsum Creek, Wyo.

National Atmospheric Deposition site near Gypsum Creek, Wyo.

 Workers prepare to haul snowpack samples away from site at Gypsum Creek, Wyo.

Workers prepare to haul snowpack samples away from site at Gypsum Creek, Wyo.

  

Hopewell, N. Mex.

Hopewell Data

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit near Hopewell, N. Mex.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit near Hopewell, N. Mex.

 Worker makes measurements in snowpit near Hopewell, N. Mex.

Worker makes measurements in snowpit near Hopewell, N. Mex.

  

Kings Hill, Mont.

KingsHill Data

Worker hauls snowpack samples away from site at Kings Hill, Mont.

Worker hauls snowpack samples away from site at Kings Hill, Mont.

 Ski run down from snowpack-sampling site at Kings Hill, Mont.

Ski run down from snowpack-sampling site at Kings Hill, Mont.

  

Lake Irene, Colo.

LakeIrene Data

Workers prepare to haul snow samples away from site at Lake Irene, Colo.

Workers prepare to haul snow samples away from site at Lake Irene, Colo.

Moose on road to Lake Irene, Colo.

Moose on road to Lake Irene, Colo.

 

Lewis Lake Divide, Wyo.

LewisLake Data

Forest clearing at snowpack-sampling site near Lewis Lake Divide, Wyo.

Forest clearing at snowpack-sampling site near Lewis Lake Divide, Wyo.

 Coyote on the road to the sampling site.

Coyote on the road to the sampling site.

  

Lionshead, Mont.

Lionshead Data

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Lionshead, Mont.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Lionshead, Mont.

 Looking west toward the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park near site at Lionshead, Mont.

Looking west toward the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park near site at Lionshead, Mont.

 Looking east toward Targhee Pass, and the site at Lionshead, Mont.

Looking east toward Targhee Pass, and the site at Lionshead, Mont.

Loch Vale Forest, Colo.

LochVale_F Data

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Loch Vale Forest, Colo.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Loch Vale Forest, Colo.

 Forested area at snowpack-sampling site at Loch Vale Forest, Colo.

Forested area at snowpack-sampling site at Loch Vale Forest, Colo.

 Forested area near snowpack-sampling site at Loch Vale Forest, Colo.

Forested area near snowpack-sampling site at Loch Vale Forest, Colo.
Clearing at adjacent snowpack-sampling site at Loch Vale Meadow, Colo.

Clearing at adjacent snowpack-sampling site at Loch Vale Meadow, Colo.

    

Loch Vale Meadow, Colo.

LochVale_M Data

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Loch Vale Forest, Colo.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Loch Vale Forest, Colo.

 Forested area at snowpack-sampling site at Loch Vale Forest, Colo.

Forested area at snowpack-sampling site at Loch Vale Forest, Colo.

 Forested area near snowpack-sampling site at Loch Vale Forest, Colo.

Forested area near snowpack-sampling site at Loch Vale Forest, Colo.
Clearing at adjacent snowpack-sampling site at Loch Vale Meadow, Colo.

Clearing at adjacent snowpack-sampling site at Loch Vale Meadow, Colo.

    

Loveland Pass, Colo.

Loveland Data

Treeline setting near Loveland Pass, Colo.

Treeline setting near Loveland Pass, Colo.

 Snowpack measuremants are taken in snowpit near Loveland Pass, Colo.

Snowpack measuremants are taken in snowpit near Loveland Pass, Colo.

 Snowpack worker at snowpit near Loveland Pass, Colo.

Snowpack worker at snowpit near Loveland Pass, Colo.

Lynx Data

Snowpack-sampling site in background near Lynx Pass, Colo.

Snowpack-sampling site in background near Lynx Pass, Colo.

    

Molas Lake, Colo.

Molas Data

Worker hauls snowpack samples away from site at Molas Lake, Colo.

Worker hauls snowpack samples away from site at Molas Lake, Colo.

 Worker in snowpack-sampling pit at Molas Lake, Colo.

Worker in snowpack-sampling pit at Molas Lake, Colo.

  

Monarch Pass, Colo.

Monarch Data

Forest clearing at snowpack-sampling site at Monarch Pass, Colo.

Forest clearing at snowpack-sampling site at Monarch Pass, Colo.

    

Niwot Data

Niwot Snotel 1

Snowmobile access near snowpack-sampling site near Niwot Snotel site.

 Niwot Snotel 2

Snowmobile staging area at University of Colorado's Mountain Research Station near Niwot Snotel site.

  

Noisy Basin, Mont.

Noisy Data

Alpine and subalpine terrain near Noisy Basin, Mont.

Alpine and subalpine terrain near Noisy Basin, Mont.

 Forest clearing on hillside at snowpack-sampling site at Noisy Basin, Mont.

Forest clearing on hillside at snowpack-sampling site at Noisy Basin, Mont.

 Snowmobile trail into Noisy Basin, Mont.

Snowmobile trail into Noisy Basin, Mont.

Deep snow makes for difficult access into Noisy Basin, Mont.

Deep snow makes for difficult access into Noisy Basin, Mont.

 Workers do avalanche stress test in snowpit at Noisy Basin, Mont.

Workers do avalanche stress test in snowpit at Noisy Basin, Mont.

 Workers stand in bottom of deep snowpit at Noisy Basin, Mont.

Workers stand in bottom of deep snowpit at Noisy Basin, Mont.

Field blank collection at snowpack-sampling site at Noisy Basin, Mont.

Field blank collection at snowpack-sampling site at Noisy Basin, Mont.

    

Old Battle, Wyo.

OldBattle Data

Worker in snowpack-sampling pit at Old Battle, Wyo.

Worker in snowpack-sampling pit at Old Battle, Wyo.

 Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Old Battle, Wyo.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Old Battle, Wyo.

 Workers load snowmobiles for departure in blizzard near Old Battle, Wyo.

Workers load snowmobiles for departure in blizzard near Old Battle, Wyo.
Snowmobile access to Old Battle, Wyo.

Snowmobile access to Old Battle, Wyo.

    

OldFaithful_FR Data

Old Faithful Geyser, Wyo.

Old Faithful Geyser, Wyo.

 Snowpack-sampling site in snowpacked roadway adjacent to Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.

Snowpack-sampling site in snowpacked roadway adjacent to Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.

 Traffic on snowpacked roadway adjacent to Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.

Traffic on snowpacked roadway adjacent to Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.
Workers prepare to haul snow samples away from site at Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.

Workers prepare to haul snow samples away from site at Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.

 Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.

OldFaithful_IR Data

Old Faithful Geyser, Wyo.

Old Faithful Geyser, Wyo.

 Snowpack-sampling site in snowpacked roadway adjacent to Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.

Snowpack-sampling site in snowpacked roadway adjacent to Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.

 Traffic on snowpacked roadway adjacent to Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.

Traffic on snowpacked roadway adjacent to Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.
Workers prepare to haul snow samples away from site at Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.

Workers prepare to haul snow samples away from site at Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.

 Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Old Faithful Fire Road, Wyo.

Rabbit Ears 1, Colo.

Rabbit1 Data

Forest clearing with collocated snowpits at Rabbit Ears 1 and 2, Colo.

Forest clearing with collocated snowpits at Rabbit Ears 1 & 2, Colo.

 Snowmobile access to Rabbit Ears 1 and 2, Colo.

Snowmobile access to Rabbit Ears 1 & 2, Colo.

 Snowmobile access to Rabbit Ears 1 and 2, Colo., photo 2

Snowmobile access to Rabbit Ears 1 & 2, Colo.
Rabbit Ears, photo 5

Snowpack-sampling pit at Rabbit Ears 1 & 2, Colo.

    

Rabbit Ears 2, Colo.

Rabbit2 Data

Forest clearing with collocated snowpits at Rabbit Ears 1 and 2, Colo.

Forest clearing with collocated snowpits at Rabbit Ears 1 & 2, Colo.

 Snowmobile access to Rabbit Ears 1 and 2, Colo.

Snowmobile access to Rabbit Ears 1 & 2, Colo.

 Snowmobile access to Rabbit Ears 1 and 2, Colo., photo 2

Snowmobile access to Rabbit Ears 1 & 2, Colo.
Rabbit Ears, photo 5

Snowpack-sampling pit at Rabbit Ears 1 & 2, Colo.

    

Red Mountain, Mont.

RedMtn Data

Snowmobile access to forest clearing near site at Red Mountain, Mont.

Snowmobile access to forest clearing near site at Red Mountain, Mont.

 Forest clearing on hillside near snowpack-sampling site below summit of Red Mountain, Mont.

Forest clearing on hillside near snowpack-sampling site below summit of Red Mountain, Mont.

 Butte, Montana near Red Mountain, Mont.

Butte, Montana near Red Mountain, Mont.

Red Mountain Pass, Colo.

RedMtnPass Data

Snowcovered building near Red Mountain Pass, Colo.

Snowcovered building near Red Mountain Pass, Colo.

 Worker hauls snowpack samples away from site near Red Mountain Pass, Colo.

Worker hauls snowpack samples away from site near Red Mountain Pass, Colo.

  

Rendezvous Mountain, Wyo.

Rendezvous Data

Worker in snowpack-sampling pit at Rendezvous Mountain, Wyo.

Worker in snowpack-sampling pit at Rendezvous Mountain, Wyo.

 Worker digs snowpack-sampling pit at Rendezvous Mountain, Wyo.

Worker digs snowpack-sampling pit at Rendezvous Mountain, Wyo.

 Backcountry travel to site at Rendezvous Mountain, Wyo.

Backcountry travel to site at Rendezvous Mountain, Wyo.
Tram summit enroute to site at Rendezvous Mountain, Wyo.

Tram summit enroute to site at Rendezvous Mountain, Wyo.

   

Slumgullion Pass, Colo.

Slumgullion Data

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Slumgullion Pass, Colo.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Slumgullion Pass, Colo.

    

Snow Bowl, Mont.

Snow Data

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Snow Bowl, Mont.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Snow Bowl, Mont.

Ski run down from snowpack-sampling site at Snow Bowl, Mont.

Ski run down from snowpack-sampling site at Snow Bowl, Mont.

  

Sunlight Peak, Colo.

Sunlight Data

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Sunlight Peak, Colo.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Sunlight Peak, Colo. Note dust layers pointed out (April 2, 2009).

 Drifted ridge on approach to summit of Sunlight Peak.

Drifted ridge on approach to summit of Sunlight Peak.

 National Atmospheric Deposition site near Sunlight Peak, Colo.

National Atmospheric Deposition site near Sunlight Peak, Colo. Snowpack-sampling site in adjacent clearing.
Snowmobile access to snowpack-sampling pit at Sunlight Peak, Colo.

Snowmobile access to snowpack-sampling pit at Sunlight Peak, Colo.

    

Sylvan Lake, Wyo.

Sylvan Data

Pair of snowpack-sampling sites near Sylvan Lake, Wyo.

Pair of snowpack-sampling sites near Sylvan Lake, Wyo. Off-road site in background; in-road site in foreground.

 SGeothermal spring and riming near Yellowstone Lake enroute to Sylvan Lake.

Geothermal spring and riming near Yellowstone Lake enroute to Sylvan Lake.

  

Sylvan_IR Data

Pair of snowpack-sampling sites near Sylvan Lake, Wyo.

Pair of snowpack-sampling sites near Sylvan Lake, Wyo. Off-road site in background; in-road site in foreground.

 SGeothermal spring and riming near Yellowstone Lake enroute to Sylvan Lake.

Geothermal spring and riming near Yellowstone Lake enroute to Sylvan Lake.

  

Taos Ski Valley, N. Mex.

Taos Data

Mid-mountain forested area near site at Taos Ski Valley, N. Mex.

Mid-mountain forested area near site at Taos Ski Valley, N. Mex.

 Steep forest snowpack at Taos Ski Valley, N. Mex.

Steep forest snowpack at Taos Ski Valley, N. Mex.

  

Teton Pass, Wyo.

Teton Data

Workers prepare to haul snow samples away from site at Teton Pass, Wyo.

Workers prepare to haul snow samples away from site at Teton Pass, Wyo.

 Weather station near snowpack-sampling site near Teton Pass, Wyo.

Weather station near snowpack-sampling site near Teton Pass, Wyo.

  

Togwotee Pass, Wyo.

Togwotee Data

Worker makes measurements in snowpit near Togwotee Pass, Wyo.

Worker makes measurements in snowpit near Togwotee Pass, Wyo.

    

Twentyone Data

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Twenty-One Mile, Mont.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Twenty-One Mile, Mont.

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Twenty-One Mile, Mont., 2

Worker prepares snowpack-sampling pit at Twenty-One Mile, Mont.

 Looking east toward forested area near the site at Twenty-One Mile, Mont.

Looking east toward forested area near the site at Twenty-One Mile, Mont.

University Camp, Colo.

University Data

Worker makes measurements in snowpit near University Camp, Colo.

Worker makes measurements in snowpit near University Camp, Colo.

 Worker prepares snowpit near University Camp, Colo.

Worker prepares snowpit near University Camp, Colo.

 Snowmobile access to snowpack-sampling pit near University Camp, Colo.

Snowmobile access to snowpack-sampling pit near University Camp, Colo.

WestYellowstone Data

Workers prepare snowpack-sampling pit West Yellowstone, Mont.

Workers prepare snowpack-sampling pit West Yellowstone, Mont.

 Workers prepare to haul snow samples away from site at West Yellowstone, Mont.

Workers prepare to haul snow samples away from site at West Yellowstone, Mont.

  

WestYellowstone_IR Data

Workers prepare snowpack-sampling pit West Yellowstone, Mont.

Workers prepare snowpack-sampling pit West Yellowstone, Mont.

 Workers prepare to haul snow samples away from site at West Yellowstone, Mont.

Workers prepare to haul snow samples away from site at West Yellowstone, Mont.

  

All photographs by G. Ingersoll, USGS