Jan 26 Bouncy thin soft wind slab

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Jan 26 Bouncy thin soft wind slab

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Sunny
Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

Great vis til noon thirty. Socked in, snow, fog starting. Soft wind slabs up high. Smooth bouncy skiing. No signs of instability. Significant cornices at ridge tops. Less wind effect in trees. Great skiing!