April Pow and Slabs

<p>Skied alpine and TL terrain on NE to NW aspects from 2350m to 2000m in the selkirks, east of the kokanee range. 15-25cm of new snow fell in the April 1st storm, forming a soft unreactive 4F slab. Evidence of natural windslab activity during the storm from this new snow in immediate ridgetop lees. HN produced loose dry with skier traffic, that arrested in steep terrain and didn't entrain more mass. 1 suspected skier accidental persistent slab occured, see avalanche description. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Deep powder.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Stormy, Windy.