Reactive Surface Hoar Layer

Vancouver Island

Joe Schwartz , Monday 17th February, 2025 4:15PM

Multiple small (size 1.0) skier and snowmobile triggered avalanches on surface hoar layer down 15-30cm. Surface hoar on bed surface was well preserved and up to 20mm in size. Numerous settlements felt while moving through terrain.

Source: Avalanche Canada MIN

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