Marriott 170125

<p>Widespread evidence of big cycle during last storm in Marriott. Many convexities up to 2200m showed crowns. Sunnyside ran to size 3 again filling most of the deposition zone with up to six metres in terrain traps at bottom and pushing over a few more trees. Of note on the day were surface facets running easily on anything over 37 degrees and running far, even in the trees. Two solar size one loose on Sunnyside ran at 2400 hrs, starting at 1900m on a convexity. On N asp much of the storm accumulation sits on facets and we kept it very conservative in these areas. Near surface facets skiing well with up to 40cm ski pen. Suncrust forming on solar asp up to 2100m.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Steep slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes, Sunny slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Cloudy.