Halcyon west

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Halcyon west

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected

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

Thanks YAA for a MIN obs field day with Eirik Sharp and Steve Reid. Interesting day! Here is Eirik demonstrating an extended column test and a propagation saw test.