Big sastrugi big wind slabs

bramski, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>Extremely variable slopes. On South slopes there is a breakable sun crust in addition to variable depth wind slabs quite deep into treeline. In the trees there is extensive wind damage, downed branches, and tree bombs.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Dense trees, Steep slopes, Sunny slopes, Open trees.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Hard, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Sunny.

Location: 49.94073154 -123.21678990