Flatiron snow conditions

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Flatiron snow conditions

Snow conditions

Snow conditions were:
  • Heavy
  • Wet
  • Wind affected
We stayed away from:
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Sunny
  • Windy

Comments

Hiked up to the ridge between Needle and Flatiron. Temp ~0C. Snow depth variable, about 40cm on average at 1812m. FP 30cm. Plenty of wind transport creating drifts up to 80cm deep. Wind effect on some aspects creating a firm breakable crust. Winds variable gusting to 25kph. Snow line at 1500m.