Quick report
Generally right side up storm snow skied well in the morning. Snow rapidly became sticky and dense in the afternoon on solar aspects. No signs of instability where we traveled until the sun came out in the afternoon. The snow warmed rapidly and shedding from cliffs and trees resulted.
Weather
- Cloud Cover
- broken
- Wind Loading
- none
- Snow Avail For Transport
- moderate amounts
Light and moderate snow showers in am with calm winds and overcast skies. Sun breaks in the early afternoon followed by more snow showers at 3pm
Avalanche
- Size
- D1
- Type
- WL
- Aspect
- SW
- Elevation
- 4000 ft
Wet loose that ran through the trees while we were transitioning. Unknown if human or natural trigger as there were skiers descending above us and there was also shedding occurring of cliffs and trees.