Variable styrofoam at treeline (Yak-Nak-Thar)

<p>Widespread wind effect in the Yak-Nak-Thar area, treeline (TL) and above. Wind transport all day even on lower TL features. Ski quality variable... tough to trust the conditions. Below treeline (BTL) had 10-25cm of soft snow, which became moist on sunny aspects, then froze to give a thin sun crust - negatively impacting ski quality late in the afternoon. The best skiing was shaded aspects upper BTL, where you could find 30cm of preserved powder. </p>

Weather Report

<p>Blowing snow was the story today, with styrofoam snow to prove it!</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Sunny slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

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

Snow Conditions

Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Windy, Sunny.