Flatiron bowl from needle peak western col

jca1980, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>Flatiron bowl as viewed from Needle Peak west col. We did not proceed due to intense direct solar, and rapidly warming temps (9c avg, mid teens in direct sun). The typical cornices where still present. We observed the bowl for the duration of our lunch, surprisingly no natural active avi activity. Nevertheless we retreated to less risky terrain. Snow was awful but the views did not disappoint. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Sunny slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Wet.

Weather Conditions

Warm, Sunny.

Location: 49.56919287 -121.13618781