Be vigilant regarding the persistent weak Surface hoar layer down 30cm. If the snow above become more cohesive into a slab condition, it could wake up unexpectedly.
Winds have tapered off into the light range yet this condition persists in Alpine start zones from previous moderate to strong winds.
Marmot Basin Ski area reports buried surface hoar extending into some alpine features. Investigate this layer before committing to terrain. Whumpfing and shooting cracks have been observed on this layer yet but no natural avalanches have been observed as a result.
No field patrol occurred Saturday. No new avalanches have been observed or reported in the last 2 days.
5-10cm of snow arrived Dec 8th which overlies previous Windslab surfaces formed by Dec 7-8th Moderate Southwest winds in the alpine. A surface hoar layer is down 25-35cm and is located in Treeline sheltered areas. The snowpack ranges from 40-100cm deep and can be unsupportive in locations.
Weather for Parkers ridge Saturday night will be light snow, -9 °C, and light Southwest winds. Expect on Sunday sun and cloud, no new snow, -6 °C, and light winds. Monday and Tuesday is forecasted to be similar to Sunday.
