Stormy Mount Fernie

mattszczepanski.ms, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>Went for a walk up Mount Fernie and skied supported terrain around TL. Freezing level ~1450m. Lots of wind transport @ TL with stiffer slabs forming on NE aspects. Had a few cracks in steeper convex rolles and wind loaded pockets but no avalanching. Poor visibility into Alpine.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Wet, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Stormy, Windy, Warm, Cloudy.

Location: 49.53474114 -115.11849924