Hankin area Avalanche Cycke

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

<p>Avalanche cycle today in Hankin and suspect throughout the area, crowns 30-50cm in Lee East facing aspects Alpine and treeline, several size 2-2.5. 15cm of new snow was getting rapidly loaded by strong westerlies today. Easily ski cut windslabs on small test slopes at treeline. Temps -2 </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Windy.

Location: 54.87117649 -127.52398154