Indian Basin

Quick report

sprockter · Apr 28, 2019 · Marmot

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Quick report

Weather
warm, sunny
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, mellowSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
windAffected, powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSound

Recent upslope storm created unusual windloading patterns on ALP solars (Indian Peak) which caused for variable ski conditions and a very significant whumph @2300m. In sheltered north-facing alpine terrain between 2200-2500m, conditions were much more favourable (no windslab and good quality skiing) which allowed us to ski terrain up to 40 degrees. Snowpack consisted of an HST of 3-5cms sitting atop buried windslabs and facets. Average HS: 85cms. No new natural avalanches were observed. Winds were L, SW with mostly clear skies and temps just below 0.