Hudson Bay Mountain NE Slopes, backcountry ski report

<p>First photo taken from ridge above Angle Parking looking into head of Little Simpson Gulch. No recent avalanches visible, but a lot of transport into the steeper NE-SE aspects. Very wind scoured above 1550m. Below 1400 m soft and ski penetration was 20-30cm. Below 1350m snowpack is much shallower and more early season hazards visible as seen in second photo. </p>

Weather Report

<p>Most of the recent storm snow had already been transported to NE/E slopes below treeline. Skin tracks from yesterday below treeline were filled in on open area, but not in sheltered areas. Starting to lightly snow and wind was picking up W/SW by 2;30PM.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Hard, Powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Cold.