Return to winter in White Pass

<p>Up to 50cm storm snow in the Fraser area. Moderate southwest winds loading NE aspects in the morning but dropping to near calm by late afternoon. 3 or 4 significant whumphs in buried wind slab on tree line and alpine features. We pulled back from steep slopes, particularly those with convexities and opted for lower angle, well supported features. Test pit on a north aspect at 1300m revealed 90cm total snow depth. Moderate, sudden planar compression test result on surface hoar/crust combo down 60cm.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Deep powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Windy, Foggy, Cloudy.