Storm skiing

<p>Evidence of a natural cycle from the day before. Size 1 to size 2. Dug a quick pit on a north aspect at 1990m. HS 160cm, ECTN 27 down 55cm. HST has formed a soft slab and appeared to be sitting on surface hoar at lower elevations. As we skied down towards BTL we could feel the slab stiffing up. Was able to trigger small pillows and convexities at lower elevation. Snowing all day & about 10cm accumulated on our truck when we got down. Very minimal cracking and no whumphing on the tour up. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Stormy.