Powder in the south Rockies

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Powder in the south Rockies

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
  • Powder
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes

Information

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

Comments

Surprisingly little wind effect in a notoriously windy valley. That seems to be changing now. amazing skiing for November. Skied between 1900 and 2250 m, snowpack ranged from 90 to 110 cm.

Crust close to ground near base of snowpack.