Detailed Observation
Date | 2021-12-15 |
Location | Haines |
Observer | Brady McGuire |
Avalanche | N |
General Observations
South side of Ripinski 2,200′. Height of snow 200cm. Notable wind transport occurred near and above treeline on the S-SE aspects that we traveled on from the last wind event a couple days ago. Sheltered and protected areas still contain soft snow with a 20-30cm ski penetration. Open areas contain ≤40 cm of wind packed grains. Variable ski conditions near treeline when transitioning from these wind affected areas to powder.