Hey, its snowing again!
Weather Forecast
The ridge of high pressure is finally breaking down. Early morning snow will subside to flurries with mix of sun and cloud and trace accumulation today. Freezing levels rise to 1200m, alpine temps reach -6.0 and light westerly winds will gust to 40km/h at ridge line. Warm fronts bring 10cm on Sunday and up to 30cm on Tuesday to Wednesday.
Snowpack Summary
10cm of new snow fell overnight, covering various surface conditions. The December 15th surface hoar layer is widespread and is developing as an avalanche problem. It is most reactive at treeline and in sheltered alpine areas. November crusts are found down 60-90cm and are currently bonding well. Snow depths are below average at lower elevations.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed.
Problems
Loose Dry
Loose Dry avalanches are the release of dry unconsolidated snow and typically occur within layers of soft snow near the surface of the snowpack. These avalanches start at a point and entrain snow as they move downhill, forming a fan-shaped avalanche. Other names for loose-dry avalanches include point-release avalanches or sluffs.