Alud

Upper Ward Canyon

Blackbird Mountain GuidesCentral Sierra Nevada
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Quick report

- Excellent conditions for skiing and observations in ward canyon this AM. - Overall sheltered norths skied very well (supportable, surfy, soft). - Wind slab problem seems to be healing well in this area as my test slopes were unreactive. - There was at least 4 D2 natural wind slabs in this zone that either avalanched during the storm cycle or during yesterdays wind event. - Coverage is good, with HS ranging from 2-3.5 meters. HST from recent storm I recorded at just under 90cm.

Weather

Air Temp
below freezing
Cloud Cover
few
Wind Loading
light
Recent Snowfall
60-90cm
Snow Avail For Transport
small smounts

Avalanche

Size
D2
Aspect
NE
Trigger
N
Elevation
7800 ft

There were at least 4 D2 natural wind slabs in this zone that either avalanched during the storm cycle or during yesterday's wind event.