S2SG Faceting and Surface Hoar

Submitted by
ngottlieb
Observations date
Monday, February 17, 2020 at 18:00
Location
49.655170° N 123.105250° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: S2SG Faceting and Surface Hoar

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good

Comments

Significant and widespread surface hoar growth at moderate alpine and treeline elevations (even ridgetop). Surface faceting up to 20cm deep as well (skiing nicely). Higher alpine terrain still variable wind affected hard surface.