Nak Thar saddle

Submitted by
wkanigan
Observations date
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 21:00
Location
49.607020° N 121.086600° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Nak Thar saddle

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Sunny
  • Warm
Avalanche conditions
  • 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.
Skier triggered avalanches below the nak thar saddle, the slide triggered on a small convex slope.