Buff Pass: SPC BST
- Posted on January 18, 2021
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
