Lower Fingers AST 1

<p>Heavy precipitation throughout the day. The snow was heavy and settling rapidly. At 950 m, there is a noticeable density change down 15 where the snow goes from F to 4F. Unsure if it is just a storm interface on stellars or small SH from the night. HS 185, CTE 10 and CTM 14 down 45 (see picture) on SH 6-9. CTH 27 (unrepeated) down 60 below a significant melt freeze crust combo, Jan 11?, planar shear. Between 9am and 4pm I measured 14 cm on my car.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

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.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Deep powder.

Weather Conditions

Stormy, Warm.