Observation Sub Peak Roadside Glades

<p>Interesting day at Observation sub peak glades. Snow line at ~2000m by 8am. <5cm new snow variably distributed by wind, leaving some aspects stripped to last week's sun crust, and others nicely sifted for enjoyable skiing. After a break in the weather from ~9am-noon, significant snowfall resumed for the duration of the day. Observed several avalanches on the slopes above, all from previous days. Most notably was a deep crown ~2/3 down one of the chutes which appeared to have toe trigged a downhill slope as it passed by. Observed some whumpfs from the top crust while skinning; did not appear to propagate deeper, or far. Stuck to low angle terrain throughout the day.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Hard, Powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Stormy.