Hankin AST 2 Observations

Loop tour of Hankin Area we observed: - up to 5cm of new snow - 5cm windcrust in affected alpine areas, lee to SE winds - Extended Column Test, Treeline East Aspect 1290m 30 deg open slope gave no result - test depth 100cm. Dec 6 crust probed at 140cm -observed surface hoar down 10cm in 2 test profiles - Ski cutting produced no results in area tested - 2 recent loose dry avalanches size 1 - steep, N facing Alp terrain. - Numerous older size 1-2 loose dry various aspects - significant wind affect in upper alpine areas - weather: -8/-3c, Light SE wind, broken sky. Nil precip