Mount Gordon/Wapta conditions

Weather

nick.baggaley · Mar 18, 2020 · West Side 93N

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Weather
sunny, cold, windy
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, mellowSlopes
Riding Quality
ok
Snow Conditions
powder, crusty, windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionTemp

Skied Mt Gordon from the road, up the Bow Hut approach. Overall coverage is good throughout, with very good bridging on the glacier. Very sunny, though the wind took the edge off; there was a hard crust varying from 5cm thick to greater covered by 5-10cm of new snow. On descent we noted several new wet and dry loose avalanches including in the canyon; likely triggered by solar input.

Weather

Avg Temp
-12
Wind Speed
windSpeedLight
Blowing Snow
moderate
Sky Condition
fewClouds
Wind Direction
NW
Storm Snow Amount
5
Precipitation Type
none

Point observation on N shoulder of Gordon near wind scoop.