Mongolia Bowl

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Mongolia Bowl

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Heavy
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Foggy
  • Warm
  • Wet
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.
  • Rapid temperature rise to near or above 0°C or wet surface snow.

Comments

Several Na observed to size 1.5 Loose Wet and Storm Slabs on NE Asp 1500 to 1850m. 45cm down CTE and cracking on Graupel size 2. Snowing 1-2cm/hr with a snowline of 1600m.