Stormy

<p>Today we rode Allan Creek. Visibility was low. It was snowing throughout the day with light winds coming from the south. We broke tracks in and broke tracks out at the end of the day. At 13:00 we performed a column test at 2600m on a west aspect. We saw a sudden collapse at 40cm (CTH2) and at 60cm (CTH5) on a facet/ surface hoar layer). We also performed an extended column test and saw full propagation at 60cm on the facet/ surface hoar layer. On our way out (16:00hrs) we observed a size 2 avalanche on an east facing slope at 2600m. It appeared to start on the storm Slab and step down to a persistent layer.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Convex 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

Deep powder, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Stormy, Cloudy.