Quick report
Generally stable conditions exist. Surface facets are widespread on N-NE-E facing terrain. Melt-freeze crusts are present on slopes that face ESE- SE-S-SW-W.
No obvious signs of instability observed.Weather
- Cloud Cover
- few
Cool temperatures, thin high clouds, calm winds.
Snowpack
Surface Facets:
In sheltered/shady terrain, the upper 30cm of snow has faceted. Facets are widespread on middle-elevation slopes that face NW-N-NE-E.
Sun Crusts:
Sun crusts are present on ESE-S-W aspects. They are breakable on solar margins, and are supportable as you wrap towards due south.
Found some old hard wind slabs near ridgelines. They are pencil to knife hard. Did not get any cracking while stomping around on them.