West Koots Spicy snowpack!

<p>We kept it pretty tame today in the trees on lower angled terrain and lakes. 90 cm new snow, sitting on a surface hoar layer, deep as stuck fest. Wind was howling for a good part of the morning, then tapered off by afternoon. Observed one sz 2 natural on a NE aspect with propagation of about 500m. Dug a pit and saw some spicy layers with moderate results on a 35 degree NE slope. All details on reactive layers in photo attached to this MIN. </p>

Weather Report

<p>The wind was ALOT stronger in the morning and tapered off to light by the afternoon. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, 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.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Windy.