Spearhead 190131

msulkers, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>Near surface facets from 10-15cm lay under a temperature crust of 4-6cm thickness. Windslabs to 10cm lay over these layers. Strong SE winds moving snow across surfaces. Whumpfing occurring when temperature crust settled under skis while track setting. If snowfall and temperature forcasts are accurate, this will be a very poor foundation. Skiing on wind buff was OK, but viz was challenging. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Steep slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Wet, Windy, Warm, Foggy, Cloudy.

Location: 50.08773095 -122.85845440