Bootleg Storm Slab

<p>Storm snow hasn't settled as well as hoped. Multiple recent point releases and several size 1 slabs from wind-loading near the ridge. Did not run far or step down. There were minimal signs of instability (1 X whumpf) during travel but a hasty pit gave us concerning results. ECTP 4 with planar character. 40cm of storm snow is sitting on a 1.5cm sun / melt freeze crust at approx 2300m SE facing slope. HS 200cm. Stuck to mellow lines. Polar aspects may be better without the presence of the crust beneath the recent snow? Sadly time didn't permit travel to different aspect. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Open trees, Sunny slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

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

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Sunny, Windy.