Fraser Chutes(ish)

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Fraser Chutes(ish)

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Sunny slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

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

Comments

Snow appeared to be thick and firm, no signs of instability in the low angle terrain we stuck to. Began deteriorating into slush after 2pm, and pinwheels and sluff were noticed higher in the alpine, especially near rocks.