[MCR] Selkirk Mtns, Revelstoke South

Hi All!

Spent yesterday at McCrae Mtn yesterday and found early season conditions similar to reports from Revelstoke North. Additional observations:

- +0.5 deg @ 2300m at 1:30pm
- snowpack depth of 1 to 1.5m in the Alp, to less than 50cm below treeline
- evidence of recent wind loading from SW flow in the Alp
- snowpack felt well consolidated in areas skied with no crusts encountered in repeated probe checks
- snow surface was moist below 2200m
- afternoon flurries changed to rain below 1900m

Of note were the numerous early season hazards thinly covered, especially below treeline. Challenging ski conditions were encountered on the access trail.

Please ski safe & cautiously; it is only Nov 2nd after all, quite early in the early ski season!

Dave Healey
ACMG Ski Guide
CAA Professional Member
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