Bootleg Storm Slab

Storm snow hasn't settled as well as hoped. Multiple recent point releases and several size 1 slabs from wind-loading near the ridge. Did not run far or step down. There were minimal signs of instability (1 X whumpf) during travel but a hasty pit gave us concerning results. ECTP 4 with planar character. 40cm of storm snow is sitting on a 1.5cm sun / melt freeze crust at approx 2300m SE facing slope. HS 200cm. Stuck to mellow lines. Polar aspects may be better without the presence of the crust beneath the recent snow? Sadly time didn't permit travel to different aspect.