Franchere Valley

<p>Tour up Franchere Valley. Very shallow snowpack throughout (HS 0-120cm, HST 2cm). Old windslab was widespread throughout the ALP with weak basal FC/DH below, which was reactive to skier traffic in isolated locations (whumphs). No new Na observed. Winds were L-M, SW, with L ridgetop blowing snow from the west. Temperatures remained below -10C in the ALP. Snowpack at TL facetted and mostly unsupportive on skis.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Windy.