Nadahini

<p>A lot of spatial variability in snow depth with weak faceted snow all over the place. Top 30cm of new snow was reactive on test slopes. Found strong over weak layering with faceted snow and large advanced depth hoar. In a test pit got a heavy slab to propagate over a crust that failed below on weak faceted snow down 80cm. Chose simple terrain below 30 degrees and avoided terrain traps. The snowpack right now has the potential to produce large destructive avalanches with the right trigger. There has not been a large enough load for a crush and flush, or real natural avalanche cycle on these deeper persistent weak layers. So you won't see signs of avalanche activity but that doesn't mean conditions are good to go, dig down to assess the layers and see for yourself. </p>

Weather Report

<p>Cleared up through the day. Light south wind. Incredible winter skies. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Sunny.