Bluebird Brockton

Submitted by
CEski
Observations date
Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 20:31
Location
49.382310° N 122.942080° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Bluebird Brockton

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Cut blocks
  • Steep slopes
  • Sunny slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Sunny
  • Windy
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.
Witnessed skier trigger this accidental size 1.5 off pump peak
Witnessed skier trigger this accidental size 1.5 off pump peak
Small size 1 as seen from skin track.
Small size 1 as seen from skin track.
Snow profile and results of ECT
Snow profile and results of ECT
Well defined MF crust layer 55-61cm below surface with facet layer below. Low cohesion storm snow above 55cm.
Well defined MF crust layer 55-61cm below surface with facet layer below. Low cohesion storm snow above 55cm.
Snow showing effects of both westerly and southerly winds
Snow showing effects of both westerly and southerly winds