Steep and deep has a whole new meaning

Submitted by
Tiffany Cunha
Observations date
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 14:00
Location
50.372750° N 122.291910° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Steep and deep has a whole new meaning

Snow conditions

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

Information

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

Comments

Transition day with all the warming. Many spontaneous slides discharging off steep terrain. Avalanche rating for the day was certainly high.