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Observation: Cornice Ridge, Big Cornice

Observation Date
12/6/2013
Observer Name
Darren McAvoy
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Cornice Ridge, Big Cornice
Location Name or Route
Tony Grove, Cornice Ridge
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Arctic cold, especially in the wind.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Cold temps kept the riding slow. There was 4-5 inches of powder on the old wind crust. Good riding in the more protected locations. Walked out to Cornice Ridge but there wasn't enough snow to ride it, found good turns in the gully beneath the big cornice.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Party members reported some collapsing. Saw some moderate cracking on steep slopes. Was able to release a small wind slab on a north facing 35degree roll, only ran 100 feet.
Comments

Still possible to drive to the lake. Crappy light/photo of winds lab release.

Not enough snow to form the big cornice yet.

Good riding, poor visibility.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate