Extra caution where storm snow overlies suncrust

Submitted by
TheBigTuna
Observations date
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 22:00
Location
49.444460° N 117.193430° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Extra caution where storm snow overlies suncrust

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
  • Heavy
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Convex slopes
  • Dense trees
  • Steep slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Open trees

Information

The day was:
  • Sunny
  • Warm
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
  • Rapid temperature rise to near or above 0°C or wet surface snow.

Comments

Fourth peak/corner pocket
Skier accidental size 1, 1900 m, east aspect. First unsupported feature where crust could be felt.
30 cm overlying crust.