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<p>Sz 1.5 natural or possibly skier remote at tree line (2300m) on a wind loaded NW aspect (photo). Estimate crown line was 20-50 cm (thin to fat). Wx -6C in the parking lot at 10am with valley fog and light W winds and warm air inversion above. Calm, sunny and -1C at 1pm at 2300m. Compression test at 2335m, NW aspect, 25 degree slope gave hard (23) resistant planar down 25cm in the recent storm snow, and a hard sudden collapse on facets down 55cm. HS was 135cm. Fast skiing in styro-pow with 15cm ski pen and the usual trap door surprises in rocky and shrubby areas</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Steep slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Warm, Sunny.