Quick report
Today, natural avalanche activity remained at bay. However, skier triggered point releases were easy to initiate in steep terrain on solar lit east and south aspects. Near and below treeline, the softening of snow surfaces varies greatly, with the majority of surfaces experiencing superficial warming. Boot penetrations ranged from 3 to 12 inches. Roller balls were observed on E-S-W aspects near and below treeline. Small pockets and bowls of terrain that host rock outcroppings were observed to be the most reactive and likely locations to encounter wet loose snow instabilities. No signs of wet loose activity were observed above treeline.
Rollerballs were observed on steep solar lit slopes near and below treeline.Weather
- Air Temp
- 47
- Cloud Cover
- clear
- Wind Loading
- none
- Recent Snowfall
- 0
Another blue bird day with ample sunshine and clear visibility was beheld. Calm winds blew out of the northwest, transitioning to the west by early afternoon. Temperatures reached a steady 50 degrees by midday.
Snowpack
The majority of snow surfaces have undergone a superficial melt-freeze cycle, and warming is most significantly near and below treeline on solar lit east and south aspects. Above treeline, slopes are slower to re-bound but still host soft snow. Various surfaces conditions exist at all elevations, with primarily soft snow on solar lit aspects and primarily hard snow on shady aspects.