Seymour Storm Tour

Observed Mar 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m. PST · Southwest Coast

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Comment
Elevation: 1265m Aspect: SE Extended Column Test (ECT): Sudden planar failure 18cm down, ECTN 17 in new storm snow. Shooting cracks observed off the skin track on all aspects and across all elevation bands traveled. Evidence of small-scale surface sluffing. Weather Conditions: Mixed heavy, wet precipitation throughout the day. Snowline around 900m on the drive up. Summary: New storm snow is very reactive, with signs of instability including cracking and sluffing.
Weather
Windy, Wet, Stormy
Ride type
Mellow slopes, Open trees
Stayed away
Steep slopes, Convex slopes, Alpine slopes
Riding quality
Ok
Snow conditions
Heavy, Wet
Avalanche conditions
Avalanche condition snow, Avalanche condition sound