Fireguard bliss

Quick report

Weather

warm

Ride Type

steepSlopes, alpineSlopes, openTrees, convexSlopes

Riding Quality

amazing

Snow Conditions

powder

Great skiing still to be had above 1900m on North Aspect. Great skiing at the fireguard and access is still really good. No signs of instability today. 15-20cm of fresh on north aspect.

Weather

Wind Speed

windSpeedModerate

Blowing Snow

moderate

Sky Condition

overcast

Wind Direction

SW

Precipitation Type

none

Gusty wind from the SW. Ridge top had lots of snow being dispersed on Lee slopes.

Snowpack

Ski Penetration

15

Foot Penetration

20

Avalanche

Trigger Type

natural

Wind Exposure

leeSlope

Avalanche Size

2.5

Start Zone Aspect

NE

Vegetation Cover

openSlope

Avalanche Character

windSlab

Number Of Avalanches

1

Start Zone Elevation

2400

Runout Zone Elevation

2250

Avalanche Observation

12hrsAgo

Start Zone Elevation Band

alp

Avalanche Occurrence Datetime

2024-02-24T08:00:00.000Z

Noticed this fresh natural avalanche in the afternoon. Lots of wind drifting in from the SW.