Wind slab

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Wind slab

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Wind was blowing consistently strong on the Illecillewaet Glacier. Snow actively transporting. A few shooting cracks. Human triggered wind slab on the approach. Isolated issue.