Puking snow but still shallow

<p>The snow was falling heavily all day, but the snowpack is still shallow - approximately 1 m deep. In an alpine location, we found a weak layer of sugary facets buried approximately 50 cm below the surface. This layer gave a sudden failure in a compression test and we experienced a number of whumpfs in the area. However, we did not see any avalanche activity. We skied cautiously to avoid contact with buried rocks and avoided steep and wind-loaded terrain.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder.

Weather Conditions

Stormy.