Haffner Creek mixed

Quick report

nick.baggaley · Dec 24, 2020 · Sunshine

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Quick report

Weather
cold, sunny
Snow Conditions
deepPowder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow, avalancheConditionSound

Climbed a number of routes at the main area of Haffner. Ice was brittle and reactive, though evidence of recent growth was present. Deep snow in the canyon and above the climbs; no slab formation noticed above the climbs on the N side, though clearing had to be done to top out.

Weather

Clear through the day without much wind at valley bottom, but saw blowing snow from ridgetops. Some light precip (S-1) from 9-12. Lots of fresh snow from the recent storm.

Avalanche

Saw a number of small eyebrows and snow above the climbs today sluff off as the day went on. No solar input; possibly due to air temperature change. At the parking lot, witnessed a size 1-1.5 loose dry slide come down from the SE face of Ochre Springs Peak across from the Haffner parking.