Kootenay Pass

rthomfor, Friday 3rd March, 2023 7:20AM

<p>It was. a very stormy day with heavy snows at times and strong wind gusts coming from the west. Lots of wind slab development on ridge lines and lee slopes. We saw no evidence of any avalanche activity.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees, Steep slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes, Sunny slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Deep powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Cold, Foggy, Stormy, Wet.

Location: 49.04879000 -117.02185000