Stuck in the Snow Globe
Quick reportnorthrockiesfieldteam · Dec 23, 2021 · Premier
Quick report
- Weather
- stormy
- Ride Type
- mellowSlopes, openTrees
- Stayed Away
- alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, steepSlopes
- Riding Quality
- Good
- Snow Conditions
- powder
- Avalanche Conditions
- avalancheConditionSnow
We avoided avalanche terrain today at Allen Creek due to the considerable hazard forecasted, 25cm of new snow combined with gusty wind, and limited visibility. Not being able to see the overhead hazard in avalanche start zones made it an easy decision. Snow pack tests confirmed our belief that the new snow is unstable. Storm snow should bond in the next few days, so for now, mellow slopes and trees is where we are riding.