Crater Late AST 1 Observations

Submitted by
leannejennings1
Observations date
Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 23:02
Location
54.783914° N 127.302036° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Crater Late AST 1 Observations

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • 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

Observed 3 natural size 2’s on steep wind loaded east alpine features in Miller Creek. Ongoing wind transport throughout the day observed.