Illecillewaet Glacier

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info · Dec 17, 2024 · Little Yoho

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Snowpack

Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
NW
Site Elevation
2500
Ski Penetration
25
Foot Penetration
50
Cracking Observed
1
Site Elevation Band
alp
Surface Conditions
variable

New windslabs formed in the alpine on lee features with recent HST from yesterdays Southerly winds. Widespread wind effect found in the alpine below the Illecillewaet reactive to skier traffic. Wind pressed snow on the glacier with snow depths ranging from 80cm to 300cm.