Spreading cracks

Adam Thomas, Wednesday 23rd October, 2024 9:33PM

<p>Found several cornices forming on north facing slopes. Upon further inspection of one we found shooting cracks while walking near them. High wind gusts (50km/h+) from the south, open areas were wind affected and crusty from blowing snow. Low visibility above 1500-1600m. Deep snow loading in lower elevation in trees areas (40cm). </p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

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

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

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

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Foggy, Stormy, Windy.

Location: 53.47631481 -119.95004282