SE of Meslillooet Mtn

<p>Steep south aspects were becoming moist by midday. Some pinwheeling and loose sluffing observed. Widespread natural avalanche cycle in the past 24-72+ hours. Numerous size 1-2.5 in recent storm snow and evidence of many size 1.5-3 slabs failing on the Jan 24 persistent weak layer. Avalanches were evident on all aspects on most slopes over 35 degrees. Some recent wind effect noted along ridges and cornices are getting large. Picture shows visible crowns on the NW side of Mount Bonnycastle.</p>

Weather Report

<p>Temperature inversion with temps above freezing in alpine and -3 to -5 below 1000m </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder.

Weather Conditions

Warm, Sunny.