Horrific rain crust

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Horrific rain crust

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Terrible
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Open trees

Information

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

Comments

Went for an optimistic walk at the Callaghan ski area. Character building trail breaking. Looks like there is now enough snow to cover the snags and small trees such that skiing in this zone is possible. But not really with current snow conditions!