Castle Haig Bowl AST 1

<p>Lower elevations below 1700 m we found 30 - 40 cm of new snow over the ground. There was some whumpfing in shallow, low angle areas. Tree line snowpack depths were 90 cm. The snow depths over the rain crust buried on Dec 4 is now down 60 cm in sheltered tree line terrain. We saw a size 1.5 suspect natural avalanche on a SE aspect that was a wind loaded feature. Crown depth 60cm to 20 cm in steep, rocky terrain </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

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

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Windy.