Trophies

Quick report

Weather

windy, foggy

Ride Type

denseTrees, steepSlopes

Stayed Away

convexSlopes, alpineSlopes

Riding Quality

amazing

Snow Conditions

powder

Weather

Avg Temp

-4

Min Temp

-11

Wind Speed

windSpeedStrong

Blowing Snow

intense

Sky Condition

fog

Snowfall Rate

1

Wind Direction

S

New Snow24 Hours

5

Temperature Trend

rising

Precipitation Type

snow

Snowpack

Depth

240

Obs Type

point

Site Aspect

N

Test Fracture

resistant

Site Elevation

1956

Test Initiation

moderate

Foot Penetration

45

Cracking Observed

1

Test Failure Depth

30

Site Elevation Band

btl

Surface Conditions

newSnow

Test Failure Layer Crystal Types

surfaceHoar

30 cm low density (new snow size 2) sits on top of the Jan 24 surface hoar (size 3-4) CTM 15 down 30 on the surface hoar (progressive compression) ECTN 20 on the surface hoar Winds were moderate to strong (S turning to SW) from Saturday afternoon into Sunday. Evidence of intense blowing snow and widespread scouring. Soft slabs forming at TL. No natural avalanche activity observed, but limited obs due to poor visibility. Suspect widespread wind slabs forming at TL and above. Terrain use - skied 35-40 degree terrain BTL. Ski cut numerous unsupported convex rolls with no result. BTL - The surface hoar is primed and ready to go, but the snow above has not formed a slab yet. TL and above the wind slabs are forming, but the surface hoar is less evident