171219 - WH20 Backcountry Storm Day

Snowpack

ghelgeson · Dec 20, 2017 · Ymir

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Quick report

Riding Quality
good

Snowpack

Obs Type
summary
Site Elevation
2000
Cracking Observed
1
Whumpfing Observed
1

Widespread, thunderous whumphing. Shooting cracks traveling up to 100m, maybe more. Spooky! Strong wind and periods of snow up to 3 cm per hour. Felt like a very narrow band where one could find good skiing without being anywhere near avalanche terrain. https://youtu.be/2zOjTyI6Snk