California cooperative snow surveys, directions, suggestions, and hints for snow surveys

Directions for the maintenance of snow samplers and snow sampling procedures as practiced in California are outlined. Methods are described for removing dents from samplers, shellacking, keeping threads cleared, sharpening and/or changing the cutter, and carrying the tubes. Precise step-by-step instructions are given for making and recording a sampling including sources and detection of errors and after-care of samplers. It is suggested that winter snow travel is facilitated by using adequate foot gear, recommended clothing, dark glasses, and minor items for emergencies. Shelter cabins should be stocked each year before winter with an adequate supply of food and fuel. A sample grub list is given.