Rt. 430 drive-by

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Rt. 430 drive-by

Snow conditions

Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Hard

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Cold
  • Sunny

Comments

No field operations today, but a drive to Rocky Harbour. Stopped at Southeast Hill for a look at what the little bit of dry snow on top of the widespread rain crust was doing. In sheltered and non-solar aspects, it has turned to facets. No bonding and a potential weak layer when new snow arrives. The crust was supportive under foot in open terrain, and currently has the snow pack pretty locked up, with no avalanche problems observed today.