20 to 50 cm HST low density with some wind affect ALP & TL. WSL immediate lee. Buried hard SL from Dec 4 in ALP.Windslab development should increase today (Saturday) in the alpine and treeline elevations with moderate SW winds. These slabs are most likely immediately behind ridge crests and downslope ribs. There's ample recent snow available to fuel slab development if the wind picks up as forecast. There still may be deeper hidden windslabs lingering in the Alpine, but these would probably require a larger trigger. Overall, the top and mid-snowpack is reported to be settling well. The deep persistent instabilities (surface hoar and early November crust) located in the middle and near the bottom of the snowpack may still be a concern in this region. It is important to know that we have very limited observations for this region. Digging down and making your own observations, especially in thinner snowpack areas, remains a good idea to assist safe slope selection. You're looking for weak layers that pop or drop. Any observations from the field are welcome at
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