NW wind forming news labs in White Pass

<p>The weather quickly deteriorated in White Pass today from high broken cloud and calm wind giving decent visibility to moderate/strong winds from the northwest and low visibility. We ski toured to upper treeline elevations and found the new 7cm of now was quickly being transported to immediate lee features and forming soft wind slabs that were reactive to our skis. Shooting cracks and small slabs were not hard to create. The effect was likely amplified at higher alpine elevations. Skiing was still decent in sheltered areas but in many places we could feel old, firm surfaces below. Summit weather station is again fixed and reporting wind speed and direction. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Windy.