Crowsnest wind slabs

Quick report

Weather

stormy, windy

Ride Type

mellowSlopes, openTrees

Stayed Away

alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, steepSlopes

Riding Quality

good

Snow Conditions

powder, windAffected

Avalanche Conditions

avalancheConditionSnow

With 20 cm of recently accumulated new snow being redistributed by strong southwest winds and low visibility we kept it pretty mellow today. The new snow was a bit upside down (a little heavier snow over lighter snow). On our way up as we transitioned into more open terrain we noticed some cracking, but not shooting cracks. Some quick tests on the way up confirmed the storm snow needs some time to settle and bond.