Tunnel Creek

Weather

Miles Kenyon-Slaney · Feb 27, 2020 · Lizard

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Quick report

Weather
windy, warm, cloudy
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
sunnySlopes, convexSlopes, alpineSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
windAffected, powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab, avalancheConditionSound

Toured into tunnel creek hut and lapped sunnyside. Surprised by the extent of wind transported snow - our tracks were being covered each lap, especially in the lee. Stayed away from the alpine and saw the development of what will probably become a significant wind slab. Heard some hollow drum sounds. Evidence of small wet loose slides on the way out at lower elevations.

Weather

Avg Temp
1
Wind Speed
windSpeedModerate
Blowing Snow
moderate
Sky Condition
overcast
Wind Direction
W
Temperature Trend
rising
Precipitation Type
none

Significant blowing snow on lee of ridge features