Kokanee Glacier

<p>Strong flurries in the morning brought new snow totals to roughly 50 cm, but by midday the powder was heavily affected by blowing snow, tree bombs, and a rapidly forming sun crust. There was evidence of slab and loose avalanches running in the new snow in alpine terrain and in long avalanche paths. We could also break off small slabs by jumping on convex rolls. We found the Feb 22 surface hoar layer buried 115 cm deep and showing signs of reactivity in our tests so this weak layer was definitely a factor in our decision making.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Open trees.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Wind affected, Powder.