Wee bit of recent WIND

mattatwhistler, Friday 24th February, 2023 6:30PM

<p>Endless evidence of recent strong WIND. Styrofoam like snow, wind affected, sastrugi, lots with tree moss (mosstrugi?!), even in semi-dense trees, healthy cornices, etc. I believe the scientific term is wind fuct? At least there were great views as far as the eye could see. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Hard, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Sunny.

Location: 49.07292000 -117.05340000