North Island Kitchen(er) Cookin’ Up Some P.O.W

Map for Mountain Information Network report: North Island Kitchen(er) Cookin’ Up Some P.O.W

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes
  • Sunny slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Cut blocks

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Stormy
  • Sunny
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

Headed into the storm hoping to find some fresh pow and definitely lucked out. Experienced a mix of conditions including strong to extreme winds, whiteout blowing snow, sunny skies and thick cloud.

Plenty of signs of sz 1-2 avalanches on N facing terrain likely from early Sunday morning during the storm. 10cm fell during the day, approx 20cm fell earlier this morning.

Probed 165cm at 1150m elevation N aspect.