Observation: Little Cottonwood Canyon

Dug a quick pit today on a West aspect, 9500', in upper LCC. Snowpack generally had good structure in the upper portion with fist hardness in the new snow down to 4F/one finger. The last 30cms at the ground was faceted however I was able to make a snowball with the grains. I didn't observe rounds but the facets seemed less fragile than in past years in this location/time during a PWL problem. Total depth was 110 cm and coverage in upper LCC is fantastic for so early in the year. I think there is a LOT of spatial variability right now and I am avoiding North facing terrain and especially in locations with shallower snow depths. Sick day though best of the season for sure.