Lots of Snow at MacPherson

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Lots of Snow at MacPherson

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Cut blocks
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Stormy
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

The latest dump at MacPherson was a big one. A quick-pit in a clearing on the Fuzzy Knob showed last week's rain crust to be down ~110cm. Snow temp was -3.9C both above and below the crust.

The new metre was wonderful for coverage.