- Submitted by
- Les C
- Observations date
- Friday, December 6, 2019
- Location
- 51.480167° N 116.410921° W
- Reporting on
- Snow conditions
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Avalanche
Snowpack
Weather
Incident
Snow conditions
- Riding quality was:
- Good
- Snow conditions were:
- Powder
- Wind affected
- We rode:
- Dense trees
- Mellow slopes
- Open trees
- We stayed away from:
- Alpine slopes
- Steep slopes
Information
- The day was:
- Cold
- Sunny
- Avalanche conditions
- Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
- 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
- Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.
Comments
Observed numerous size 2 natural avalanches from NE-E-SW aspects from the previous 24 hours. Running into treeline. 2 naturals also initiated at treeline on a southerly aspect. Surface snow was faceting quickly.
Good skiing in open trees that were sheltered from the recent winds.
