Chuting Gallery 190128

Snowpack

msulkers · Jan 27, 2019 · Spearhead

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Quick report

Weather
windy, warm, sunny
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, sunnySlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
convexSlopes
Riding Quality
OK
Snow Conditions
crusty, heavy, wet, windAffected

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Snowpack

190117 SH layer down 45-60 and healing well. Surface snow wetting in p.m. and then refreezing in early p.m. Some pinwheeling from trees and rocks but no entrainment at this elevation. SH developing in shades areas to 5mm. Skin tracks refreezing as soon as direct sun leaves surface. Skiing will be compromised on this aspect at this elevation on Monday. No new avalanches observed beyond loose wet sluffs from steep rocky terrain above 2200m.