Hilda Ridge

Snowpack

nathanjroper · Dec 30, 2021 · Icefields

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Quick report

Weather
cold
Ride Type
convexSlopes, steepSlopes, alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
crusty, deepPowder, windAffected

No natural avalanche signs noted. Cornices are still relatively small in the area. Deep snow consolidated to 10cm in the alpine, 30cm in treeline. Snow is skiing very slow. Lots of wind crust on most aspects, no wind problems into the thinner drainage and west.

Weather

Avg Temp
-22
Max Temp
-20
Min Temp
-37
Wind Speed
windSpeedLight
Sky Condition
clear
Wind Direction
S
Temperature Trend
steady
Precipitation Type
none

Snowpack

Obs Type
summary
Site Aspect
S
Site Elevation
2600
Ski Penetration
30
Test Initiation
none
Foot Penetration
20
Site Elevation Band
alp
Surface Conditions
crust, newSnow