Lyle Lake

<p>Went for a walk up to Lyle Lakes. Got there at 1:30. On the way up we did hand shear tests that showed a surface hoar crust 30cms down. Dug a pit at 2050m. An extended column test produced a non propagating surface hoar layer down 30cms after 18 compressions on the January 21 layer. Also a Column test produced a sudden planar on the same surface hoard measured 3mm after 13 compressions. Evidence of wind slabs were observed at treeline and alpine. A 2.5 natural was observed from the last cycle just below the head wall </p>

Terrain Ridden

Convex slopes, Open trees, Steep slopes, Sunny slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

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

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Cold, Sunny.