Calpow Area C4

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Calpow Area C4

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Heavy
  • Powder
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Dense trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Wet
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.
  • Rapid temperature rise to near or above 0°C or wet surface snow.

Comments

Natural avalanche after larger snow fall, warming cycle and rain event. Many other smaller events in the area.

Did not ski on Jan 13th. Jan 14th rode North Shoulder.