[MCR] Howsons 12 Jan 07

Subject: [MCR] Howsons 12 Jan 07
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:50:25 -0800
Very strong winds from the west in the alpine today quickly loaded lee slopes. We cut several small avalanches in steep rolls above 1400 m. It was only -9 at 1400 m, but -13 at the lodge and 1000 m. There are now numerous windslabs lurking in lee features. Skiing quality is still very good in the trees, but wind affected in the alpine.
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Christoph Dietzfelbinger
Mountain Guide IFMGA
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