Hector South Bowl Area

<p>Skied in and across the valley from the Hector South Outlier. Snow quality was good on W/SW aspects across the valley, however W/SW aspects on Hector South were wind affected. As expected the leeward aspects had a cakey wind slab feel, however it was nonreactive on those slopes. Over the day there was no signs of instability noted while picking mellow approaches and even in steeper terrain on the ski down. It should be noted that the old storm snow that was not wind affected appears to be non reactive in steeper terrain unlike other areas where it runs fast. Large cornices all along the South Bowl area, one appearing to fail without triggering anything underneath the fall zone. See snowpack tab for point obs.</p>

Terrain Ridden

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

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes.

Snow Conditions

Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy.