Reverse loading in the Bonningtons

<p>A cold and windy day on the ridges between Copper Mountain and Empire Peak with sustained strong NE winds. Lots of whumfing, cracking and a couple small remote triggers of recent wind slabs from the ridge tops. Take note that the easterly winds have reverse loaded the ridge tops and reactive slabs have formed opposite the typical cornices which may be hidden with incoming snowfall.</p>

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Hard, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Windy, Cloudy.