Federal Snow Sampling Tubes

The Mt. Rose or "Federal" type sampler is a professional grade snow sampler based on USFS design criteria. This set measures snow depth and water content to determine snow density. Sensitive spring balance is graduated in both equivalent inches and centimeters of water. The sampler is made with Cutter I.D. of 1.554in and 1.625in (4.13 cm) I.D. anodized aluminum material.

The sampler can be specified in English or metric units with the standard USFS length in 31" long sections and the metric in 80 centimeter sections. The tubes are precision machined to a very specific volume for accurate water equivalent measurements. The standard sets can be ordered with up to eight sections. The standard Federal cutter is a 16 tooth weighing 3 oz. and is typically used for sampling up to 30 feet deep.