Twin Cairns Wind Slab

Quick report

Weather

stormy, windy

Ride Type

mellowSlopes, openTrees

Riding Quality

amazing

Snow Conditions

deepPowder, windAffected

Avalanche Conditions

avalancheConditionSound

Approached the NE fast of Twin Cairns. Did a hand shear test on the surface prior to ascending up the steep face, 10cm of fresh wind slab with more wind and snow blowing. Cracks initiated from skier weight. Bailed off to mellow slopes.

Weather

Wind Speed

windSpeedStrong

Blowing Snow

light

Sky Condition

overcast

Wind Direction

NE

Precipitation Type

snow

Snowpack

Obs Type

point

Site Aspect

N, NE

Test Fracture

resistant

Cracking Observed

1

Site Elevation Band

alp, tln

Surface Conditions

newSnow