Today's snow has freshened up the hill side. Be aware of buried windslab in the alpine and treeline.
Weather Forecast
Wednesday will have sunny periods and isolated flurries with a high of -11c. Ridge winds will be 20-40km/h from the West.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were observed.
Snowpack Summary
The Burstall Pass area received about 10cm during the day which made for good skiing. There was wind in the alpine today and forecast to continue until tomorrow so be aware of lee loaded areas and the continuing growth of the slabs in the alpine. There is about 50-60cm now that is sitting on the Dec 15 surface hoar layer and will become more of a concern if it gets more load.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.