Storm slab problem
Bret Shandro,
Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM
<p>A surprising amount of new snow sitting on a rain crust above 2400 on Mt Matier created a resistant storm slab with alarming propagation. Observed whoomf and 10 -15 m shooting cracks on a ~ 35 degree north facing slope at 2600 m. Slab depth was up to 40 cm thick.</p>
Terrain Ridden
Alpine slopes, Steep slopes.
Avalanche Conditions
30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.
Snow Conditions
Wet, Deep powder.
Weather Conditions
Warm, Cloudy.
Location: 50.32718000 -122.44360000