Middle Creek

<p>Saturday was extremely stormy with a rapid warmup around noon to FL approximately 600 m. Surprisingly there was approximately 30 cm new snow at the end of the road by Saturday afternoon and snowing heavily. Natural avalanche cycle occurred during the storm to size 2 - Lots of rumbling in the valley all day on all aspects and debris observed on Sunday. Strong south wind even below treeline all day and overnight. By Sunday morning at 950 m there was 50-60 cm storm snow over the crust. Snow was poorly bonded to the crust and whumfing frequently on shallow slopes. Fresh cornices on all lee ridges observed and lots of evidence of the natural cycle. We stuck to mellow trees and headed home with tails tucked. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Convex slopes, Open trees.

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.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Wet, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Wet, Windy, Warm.