Observation 12/22/2024
Wind Slab Activity
Whiteface Road
Date & Time
12/22/2024 alternate_email 8:00 AM
Location
Whiteface Road
Elevation & Aspect
3500-4500 / Northeast
Mode of Travel
Skiing/Snowboarding
Red Flags
Shooting Cracks, Whumpfing/Collapsing, Drifting Snow / Windloading
Observation Details
Touring up the road this morning, observed deep (>30cm) wind drifts on N/NE aspects. Skinning over these hard drifts triggered whumpfing, shooting cracks, and a few pockets popped and slid. Something to rep in mind on consequential terrain.