Tropical in the Tantalus

<p>It was tropical up there. No overnight freeze. Temps around 15 degrees at 2090m elevation. The snowpack is a series of facets ranging from 3-6mm and laminated MFcrusts - at least where we investigated but seemed wise spread. Isothermic snowpack and extremely variable in depths. Saw point releases and evidence of large slides pulling to the ground on SW facing slopes. Harsh snowline and lots of crevasses starting to pop open. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Sunny slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Wet.

Weather Conditions

Warm, Sunny.