Metal Dome Reactive wind slab

sterling.pearce, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>Remote triggered a size 1 wind slab (as anticipated) in the immediate lee slope of the ridge below metal dome. NE facing, crown depth between 20cm and 1m. No signs of step down, but we were specifically avoiding areas where the slab could run. Slab was triggered as the wind slab collapsed with a large whumpf, breaking surface tension.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Heavy, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Stormy, Windy, Warm, Cloudy, Foggy, Sunny.

Location: 50.10549684 -123.18489075