Wrap up and protect exposed skin from frost bite!
Weather Forecast
The (arguably, only) benefit of the arctic air (high of -20) is nice blue skies. At least we have that...
Snowpack Summary
Storm snow was unequally distributed by strong winds as the arctic flow moved into the region creating wide spacial variability in the snowpack. Surface and mid-pack facetting with the icy temps expected to the Nov 12 crust (20-70cm) and waning overall touring support expected in shallow snowpack areas.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche observed or reported today. Probably because no one wants to go outside anymore!!
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.