Hankin obs Feb 13

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Hankin obs Feb 13

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Deep powder
  • Hard
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Convex slopes
  • Cut blocks
  • Mellow slopes
  • Steep slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Open trees

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Wind Effect Everywhere!

Widespread wind effect well below treeline on any remotely open areas. Saw lots of wind loading on many different aspects. Temperatures rose quickly throughout the day from a -16 in the morning to -7 by the afternoon. The heat of the sun could definitely be felt.