Quick report
Light to moderate winds between 8’000’-10,000’ with moderate to strong gusts transporting snow especially at ridges Notable plumes of snow blowing off Muir Peak and high points in the Tatoosh Small cornices on east aspects Scouring on south and west aspects above 8,000’ No cracking or collapsing underfoot Ski penetration 1-5 cm 8,000’-10,000’ Ski penetration 20-30 cm between 6,000’-8,000’ Wet surface snow below 7,000’ Isolated surface hoar in open areas in the morning below 7,000’ High clouds and cool temps kept the snow surface dry above 8’000’ No new snow No avalanches seen during the day Many riders and tracks between Nisqually Glacier, Muir Snowfield, Paradise Glacier, and Edith Creek Basin
Avalanche
One recent avalanche observed About 8,000’ elevation East aspect Below a ridge just west of the Nisqually Glacier Slab avalanche, wind D2 Approximately 1’ deep and 100’ wide, running 200’ Did not witness the avalanche Natural, no ski tracks