Quick report
- Red Flags
- Heavy Snowfall
- Red Flags Comment
- <p>Did not make it to the heaviest wind affected and loaded terrain but with the winds ramping up around noon and still blowing at 2200, it would be sure bet that there are naturals occurring with the help of the wind and the abundant new snow. Storm Slabs were easy to initiate in the upper five inches in the more sheltered terrain traveled. </p>
Snowpack
- Instability Comment
- <p>See above of Wind Slab comments, and with the winds not expected to die down significantly overnight this issue may increase by sunrise. </p> <p>Storm Slab and Loose Dry issues were an issue today, and most likely will decrease slightly over the next 24 hours, yet in steep terrain they may continue to be an issue of concern. If the sun comes out on Tuesday, steep southerly facing slopes may see Wet Loose issues of concern especially in the mid to lower elevations. </p> <p> </p> <p>Finally, Persistent Slab issues are still a possibility in the outlying areas that have a thinner weaker snowpack. </p>
Unfortunately the last five inches came in a slight bit more dense and subsequently it was a bit inverted. This made it difficult to ride on low angle slopes as it was too slow. Trail breaking was thick as well. 30 degree and greater slope angles rode ok. Should settle out well overnight and where the winds aren't making it thicker the riding should be better. Reports from Mill D indicated less wind and no inversion with good riding.