Reactive storm slabs at Cypress

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Reactive storm slabs at Cypress

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Terrible
Snow conditions were:
  • Heavy
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Convex slopes
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Stormy
  • Warm
  • Wet
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • 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.

Comments

Observed several Na size 1 storm slab and cat triggered size 1-1.5 on steep features in and near resort boundaries