Spicier than expected on Thar

<p>More snow than forecast (~20-25cm) has fallen on the late Dec rain crust, and was continuing to snow lightly throughout the day. Initially isolated areas of slab formation, but around 1750m and above was very cohesive. Triggered 2-3 small (<0.5) slab avalanches which slid on the rain crust, and had to make very careful terrain choices to avoid triggering more. Slides were happening on S and SE aspects.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

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

Snow Conditions

Deep powder, Heavy, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Warm, Windy.