Steep Peak

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Steep Peak

Snow conditions

Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
  • Powder
  • Wet

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny
  • Warm
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • Rapid temperature rise to near or above 0°C or wet surface snow.

Comments

Sun was very strong throughout the day. Tons of surface warming on south slopes where we saw signs of previous loose wet avalanches. Huge cornices overhanging the north face as well as wind loading