20210117_105036

Buff Pass: SPC BST

Date

01/17/2021

Location

Day #

29

Avalanche Danger

2,2,2

Persistent Slab on N-SE possible. Small to large.

Wind-drifted slopes steeper than around 35 degrees are the most likely places to trigger an avalanche. Look for evidence of recently formed slabs of stiffer snow below ridges or the sides of steep chutes as features to avoid.

Ski Partners

SPC Guest: Anthony Orazio

Route

Snowmo from Dry Lake to East Ridge (Soda). Skied 5 laps in North Pole

Weather

HSN24

0"

HSN48

3"

Precip

S-1

Sky

Mostly cloudy AM, Overcast PM

Winds

Light NW breeze AM, Mod NW wind PM

Temps

Low twenties

Ski Pen

10-20cm

Foot Pen

Punching to ground on occasion

Snowpack Observations

HS ~100cm with 3″ fresh snow, a buried 10cm breakable wind crust, a mostly supportable mid-pack, and 35cm basal facets.

Riding Quality

Variable