Windy with a side of touchy

Gord Bunston, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>= Warm (zero deg at 1800m, -1 at 2,000m) = Moderate to Strong SW wind this afternoon, as well as evidence of significant previous wind transport = hasty pit on a sheltered 35deg SE aspect at 1,800m. Easy shears at 30cm and 50cm (this lower shear on the denser snow from last Thursday 3rd Jan rain event) (rain line approx 1500m in this area)</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Convex slopes, Open trees.

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.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Hard, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Windy, Warm, Foggy, Cloudy.

Location: 49.31922000 -114.71293000