5040 hut

Map for Mountain Information Network report: 5040 hut

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Heavy
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Warm
Avalanche conditions
  • 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

Rain/sleet to 1350 m December 29/30. December 31 - 30 cm new snow. Lots of point releases mid afternoon, some triggering small slides running 150 m. Breaking and supporting crust all the way to valley bottom January 1st