In Cloud 5040

Quick report

Weather

cloudy, foggy, warm, wet

Ride Type

alpineSlopes, openTrees, steepSlopes

Riding Quality

ok

Snow Conditions

heavy, powder, wet

Avalanche Conditions

avalancheConditionTemp

Fresh snow fell during the day and stopped by 2pm. ~20cm with next to no wind. Snowline rose quickly during the day with temps reaching +1C at the hut. Warm temps, along with thick wet cloud, caused the new snow to become very wet and heavy (think mashed potatoes). Ski penetration 25cm. One group skiing reported a sz 1 slide on an south slope above the hut which ran for over 150m. Tree bombing in full force.