Quick report
New snow depths above 5000' ranged from 6" to 12" in spots along ridge top. Light winds, no current transport observed but evidence of transport with wind patterns on all three lakes were observed. We skied a N aspect past W willow and also skied a W aspect off of the ridge between Stevens and Lone lakes. We observed no signs of instability besides the human triggered avalanche. No observed naturals either. Also watched a party of two descend a W aspect down to lower Stevens lake with no observed signs of instability. I'd say conditions are generally stable except in wind loaded pockets as the forecast describes and on steep, unsupported slopes. I wouldn't trust anything steeper than 40-45 degrees right now until proven otherwise.
Avalanche
- Size
- D1.5
- Aspect
- N
- Trigger
- AS
- Elevation
- 6100 ft
N facing steep chute, dry loose triggered storm slab, all above 40 degrees pitch, broke down to 12/7 rain crust, 8-12" deep.