Grey / Kirkup

rogersylvesterhull, Wednesday 23rd October, 2024 9:32PM

<p>Strong Northernly winds at the top of Mt. Grey On average 100cm HS at 1900 - 2000m elevation. Whumping was heard on the ridge between grey and kirkup in densely treed areas. Our snow pit on the ridge at 1980m resulted in a planar release on the late November rain crust 30cm down CTM ~4. Convex rollovers in low angle terrain released slabs and propagated 2-3 meters.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Open trees, 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

Cold, Stormy, Windy.

Location: 49.12122000 -117.86531000