Checking out the snow pack after the rain

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Checking out the snow pack after the rain

Snow conditions

Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Wet
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

Went out to Lumberton to check out the snow pack. Not much left at 1600m, getting better by 1800m and 170cm at 2000m. But a rain crust with heavy dense snow underneath. Natural avalanche activity on east and south facing slopes that typically have natural activity.