Wind Slab and surface hoar in Flanders area

Wind Slab and surface hoar in Flanders area

Date
Activity
Skiing

Found 2-4 mm SH on our way up Flanders. Near ridge line there’s a 3-4”, dense wind slab that was quite touchy. I chucked a basketball size piece of cornice onto a small test slope and observed it collapse and crack. 

Region
Northern Gallatin
Location (from list)
Flanders Creek
Observer Name
S Gill