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R Newcombe, Wednesday 23rd October, 2024 9:32PM

<p>80cm at cobalt lake 1.5cm at the hut 30 cm fell overnight followed by a short rain which since froze and formed a breakable crust to the boot. Approx 20cm is now sitting on the new crust. More in wind loaded areas. Numerous size 1 avalanches on all aspects observed which appear to have occurred during the night. Whumps and cracking observed when skinning </p>

Terrain Ridden

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

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

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

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Windy.

Location: 49.18929357 -125.28780751