Whale sized cornices ready to rip

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Whale sized cornices ready to rip

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Terrible
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
We rode:
  • Convex slopes
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes
  • Sunny slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny

Comments

Very loud skiing on all aspects and elevations.

Thick, rain induced melt freeze crust from valley bottom all the way to 2,000 m. The snowpack was fully saturated down 1.5 m Sunday morning with a 15 cm refreeze.

Massive cracks appeared on several cornices overnight Saturday night (Cabin Bowl). It’s impressive how far back they are from the overhanging section of the cornice. Most slopes below ripped in the storm, but these things might come tumbling down soon! Yikes!