Chuting Gallery reset 170120

<p>Ski penetration from 1700-2000m avg 40cm. Soft to medium storm slabs avg 50cm deep. Windslabs most widespread on N to NW asp esp just below ridgecrests. Widespread evidence of skier and natural triggered avalanches with crowns to 50cm. Suspect WSW asp below treeline heavily loaded over variable layers from before storm and during storm Shooting cracks to 2m from ski tips and sudden planar releases down 40-50cm on N to NW to W asp. Some whumpfing in meadows at 1750m. Winds currently moderate at ridgetops SE with moderate transport onto lee slopes. Not the day to push lines into steep, convex, or unsupported terrain. Treewells are also back in play as concerns.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Sunny slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Windy.