Blowmedowns near cape blowmedown

Submitted by
andrew.w.may
Observations date
Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 16:30
Location
49.053450° N 58.265250° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Blowmedowns near cape blowmedown

Snow conditions

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

Information

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

Comments

I observed but did not ski steep slopes. Wet surface slides on steep (45+degree) slopes.
9x highway view: evidence of surface slides fresh wet snow
9x highway view: evidence of surface slides fresh wet snow
9x highway view: evidence of surface slides fresh wet snow
9x highway view: evidence of surface slides fresh wet snow
9x highway view: evidence of surface slides fresh wet snow
9x highway view: evidence of surface slides fresh wet snow
9x highway view: evidence of surface slides fresh wet snow
9x highway view: evidence of surface slides fresh wet snow
Wet powder in transition to corn. Soft. This solos ski was in woods and on upper plateau.
Wet powder in transition to corn. Soft. This solos ski was in woods and on upper plateau.