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Reactive Storm Slabs on Mt Strachan

Submitted by
SteveSkis123
Observations date
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 05:00
Location
49.407470° N 123.198900° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Reactive Storm Slabs on Mt Strachan

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Convex slopes
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Stormy
  • Windy
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.

Comments

Heavy snow and moderate to high SE winds with accumulations of 25cm by 5pm. Multiple SC avalanches failed on buried surface hoar from 12/7.

Small loose dry avalanches were easy to trigger on all aspects

Size 1 slab avalanche failed on newly buried SH
Size 1 slab avalanche failed on newly buried SH
Shooting cracks on convexities and slopes over 30 degrees. Cross loading from moderate SE winds were creating deeper and more cohesive pockets on W facing slopes and features
Shooting cracks on convexities and slopes over 30 degrees. Cross loading from moderate SE winds were creating deeper and more cohesive pockets on W facing slopes and features