Clemina Creek

<p>Great stormy day in the hills. Slight rain/snain in the valley bottom at 0830 to about 1400m. Alpine temps hovering around -5. Stormy day snowing 1cm per hour most of the day with light winds at TL with stronger guts near ridgetop. Terrible visibility so travel was limited and we primarily stuck to tree riding. We hear one loud avalanche off in the distance in the direction of the Dixon Glacier/Mt Albreda but never went to investigate due to weather conditions. Moderate temps and winds are causing the upper 25cms of storm snow to stiffen up and it is sitting on top of a softer layer below. This is causing cracking and small slab releases on steep features at treeline, which will get more spicey as the load increases. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

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

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Stormy, Warm.