Phantom Couloir

Strong wind gusts and significant snow drifting in the alpine. 10 cm crown refilled in ~10-15 minutes (later in the afternoon). Noticed new sz 1 on east aspect at treeline just above the main mogul run to sherbrooke lake on the way out that we didn't see on the way in. Ski cut sz 1.5 wind slab in the couloir (north alpine aspect as forecasted).

Weather Report

Lots of wind transport and loading in the alpine. Winds were calm below treeline, gusting between light and moderate at treeline, and gusting strong in the alpine. A few snowflakes landed on me throughout the day, guessing total accumulation to be <2 cm during our time out.