Reactive storm slab

Quick report

davidmorisette · Nov 25, 2020 · White Pass West

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Quick report

Weather
windy, cloudy, sunny
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
convexSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
windAffected, powder

Nice day out around Bryant Lake checking a variety of aspects. Fast clearing in the afternoon allowed for good visibility in the area. 20 25 cm of new low density snow from recent days. As noted in the other min a quick burst of north winds mid day lead to a rapid formation of a touchy storm slab that was reactive to skier trafic in loaded alpine leeward zones (south east and south). Some cracking and small size 0.5 releases were observed. A good reminder that coconditions can change very rapidly when wind picks up and there is signifiant snow available for transport. Minimal to no wind effect on north facing slopes with deep powder conditions.....with a lot of rocks underneath! Some small loose dry observed from steep rocky features with no propagation below.