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Mount Field-Wind effect and Avalanche activity

CMcGee, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM
<p>We attempted to summit Mount Filed today but turned around well before the upper slope due to recent avalanche activity and wind-affected snow. We observed two recent (24-48hrs?) sizes 2.0 avalanches (photos attached of the largest). Deep soft slab- wind effect was well observed down below treeline on some lines, but others were unaffected. </p>

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cold.

Location: 51.44047000 -116.44772000