Joffre Shoulder

glacierfed, Monday 1st March, 2021 8:28PM

<p>Low of -5C @1900m. Temperature was +3 at the parking lot at 1400h, snow was only affected by temperature rise at bottom of our route. Snow surface was variable, some good powder, some heavy wind affect.</p>

Weather Report

<p>Low wind and drift at our snow pit about 50m below ridgeline on ENE aspect. Observed intense winddrift coming down cliffs 500m away. Ridge top winds were moderate, gusting strong. Observed winds ranging from westerly to southerly.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Snow Conditions

Powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Foggy, Stormy, Windy.

Location: 50.36255025 -122.47142559