Crandell Lake Snowshoe

Waterton Visitor Safety, Thursday 27th January, 2022 1:05PM

<p>A group of 6 snowshoeing to Crandell Lake, on an AST course. Stayed below treeline all day. We saw evidence of wind transport from yesterday’s wind event. Three small windslab avalanches observed in treeline terrain on the E face of Ruby Ridge. Bluebird all day with L-M winds.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees.

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.

Snow Conditions

Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Sunny.

Location: 49.08612209 -113.97016619