Hard to trigger, but signs of propagation...

cdnmoose11, Friday 14th December, 2018 5:16PM

<p>Extended column test... full propagation on the 8th tap from the shoulder (ECTPH 28). Block did not slide off the column (30 degree slope)... resistant character with no facets or surface hoar underneath. No shooting cracks, no whumpfing, but we still stuck to conservative terrain. </p>

Weather Report

<p>Blowing snow at ridgeline, increasing throughout the day. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, 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.

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Windy, Warm, Cloudy.

Location: 49.60358000 -121.17796000