CAIC Observation Report

It was a clear and cold day with light to moderate NW winds. air temp (F): 4; cloud cover: clear; wind loading: previous; recent snowfall (cm): 10; snow avail for transport: small smounts

Recent snow has fallen on two distinct melt crust from Dec 24-25th and Dec 19th warming events. These crusts are supportable for both boots and skis. Wind events post-Christmas (Dec 26th and 27th) have scoured ridgelines and open area down to dirt and these MF crusts. More sheltered areas hold a generally stable snowpack with an average 65 cm (26 inches) depth.