Wawa Ridge

Nelson, Sunday 9th April, 2023 11:50AM

<p>Went up Wawa Ridge for a walk and to look at some low angle terrain. Lots of wind loading, firm wind blown snow. 110cm snow depth, started to dig a pit for my own educational purposes, and had sudden whoomphing and snow pack drop around us. Didn’t finish pit and left area. It was in low angle approximate 22 degree slope. East facing. Below the top crust was all sugary snow. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes.

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.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Hard, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Cold, Sunny, Windy.

Location: 51.09309966 -115.79498009