Winds and warming on Chief Pascal

josh.krebs.green, Monday 1st March, 2021 8:27PM

<p>Observed strong SW winds at 1900m with significant wind transport. Deposited snow was dense and skiing was much better in sheltered areas. Warmed throughout the day and was nearing 0 at the parking lot at 1400.</p>

Weather Report

<p>Strong gusts from variable directions at the ridgeline, predominantly from SW.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes, Open trees, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

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

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Stormy, Windy.

Location: 50.36635000 -122.45771000