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Fresh snow is always welcomed!!
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As of 06:00 the temperature at 2280 meters was -13, winds were 15-20 KPH from the West. At 1550 meters the temperature was -9.5, 95 % humidity and the barometer is dropping slightly. 1 cm of new over night. In the valley it is -3.
Still getting releases on the stellars that are down between 30-50 cm. Size 1's still possible with a slow gain in strength.
Thanks to Lee Lau for forwarding this report from last Saturday:
Date
2012-02-25
Location
Duffey Lake, South side of NE ridge, Mt Chief Pascal
Location Description
Province
BC
Mountain Range
Coast Mountains
Coordinates
0 122.442 Lat/Long Decimal Degrees
Elevation
1760m
Activity
Backcountry Skiing
Involvement
2
Injury
2
Fatality
0
Description
Whumph occurred @ 1300hrs, on ascent, 4 skiers climbing slope, ~ 20m from ridge crest. Skiers on south east side of NE ridge of Mt. Chief Pascal, approx. 1760m, approx size class 1.5 Skier 1 carried less than 5m, pushed into trees, partially buried, minor injuries. Skier 2 carried ~10m, pushed into trees, partially buried, fractured lower leg. Skiers 3 & 4 not buried. Skiers self rescued using rescue sled & improvised ski sled. ~ 25 cm of new snow fell between 1300 & 2300, back @ car @ 23:30.
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