Ski and snowpack conditions

Mountain Conditions Report

<p>Skied the Mt. Aylwin area over the past 3 days. On Jan 13th the freezing level went to ~1800m with high SW winds loading northerly aspects. This recent wind transported + new snow, sits on top of Jan 11th surface hoar. </p> <p>There was an extensive avalanche cycle yesterday with natural and cornice triggered avalanches up to size 2.5 on polar aspects, running on the Jan 11th SH. </p> <p>Today, we found 10-15cm low density HST overlying extensive windslab in exposed features and a melt-freeze crust below 1800m. Jan 11th SH is down 25cm, Dec 30 SH down 50cm, Dec 7 FC/crust down 100cm and the Nov 5th crust about 25cm from the ground. Cornices are large and sagging. </p> <p>Generally moderate to hard RP results,<br /> with snowpack testing; ECTP24, 27 on Jan 11 SH above TL, although we did have numerous settlements and cracking whilst skiing today. </p> <p>Overall HS is ~180cm above TL with significantly less on Solar aspects. Currently, on the surface is SH to size 10mm on all aspects. </p> <p>David Bryan<br /> Apprentice Ski Guide</p>