Sandon Peak

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Sandon Peak

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Powder
  • Wet
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

Pouring rain on Saturday Feb. 1 at 1100m, managed to find decent snow above 1980m. Cooled off overnight pulling some moisture out of snow at upper elevations and creating partially supportive crust below about 1500m. Bluebird Sunday and broken cloud cover Monday.