Quick report
- Red Flags
- Heavy Snowfall, Collapsing
- Red Flags Comment
- <p>We observed collapsing and whumphing at similar aspects and elevations as were found prior to the new snow: protected north and north-west aspects below treeline, especially where the terrain is rocky and the snowpack thin.</p>
It was fun to be back in a snowglobe here in La Sals! Snow fell hard and fat for several hours from appx 11am-1pm. The new snow rests on a supportive base which is quite thin on south and east aspects. Some wind affect exists above treeline. Sheltered mid-elevation snow was pretty excellent and should be a fun weekend for skiing.
Snowpack
Good to see snow return with some blower powder! New snow was light in density. Minimal wind transport observed at and below treeline. New snow fell on a supportive slab which was at times slippery under ski. Rocks and stumps are still present, as we found. Stay cautious.