Groundhog POW

nitro, Sunday 26th February, 2023 10:10PM

<p>Had a great day teaching and AST 1 course. Saw multiple size 1 loose snow avalanches. Spotted 4 storm slab avalanches size 1.5-2 near ridge tops or below rock bands. But in trees and low angle meadows the snow was blower pow. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Stormy, Windy.

Location: 53.00619000 -121.54529000