Quick report
- Red Flags
- Recent Avalanches, Heavy Snowfall, Wind Loading
In the zone 6-8" of low-density snow fell over night on already powder conditions, contributing to superb turning. Weather today was pleasant, and temperatures were mild in the mid-20's. The sun peaked our for a solid thirty minutes around 1200 then was patchy for the duration of the afternoon (BKN). Trace-1" of snow fell over the course of the day and small amounts of wind transport werenoted throughout the day near upper elevation ridgelines.
Snowpack
- Instability Comment
- <p>Widespread soft slabs observed today throughout travel. They were sensitive and had no problem picking up the light density storm snow from the past night on the way down. These slabs were easily triggered below the feet and responded well to ski-cuts. Look for evidence of wind loading in start zones and cross-loaded gullies and terrain features. </p> <p>Loose dry snow avalanches were widespread today. Sluffs ran further and faster with increase in slope angle. Point-release activity occurred on almost all steep terrain around the compass.</p>