I can see clearly now

info, Wednesday 23rd October, 2024 9:33PM

<p>Observations from an AST class on the lower ridge of Fraser peak: Even with only 5cm new from the latest storm, the silky snow over rock hard wind slab gave some decent riding conditions on lee slopes. No signs of instability were observed, and a series of compression tests on a wind-loaded (HS > 3m) lee slope gave only a single resistant planar result on some rounding facets down about 30cm. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

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, Warm, Windy.

Location: 59.70662000 -135.09120000