Quick report
At 7,000ft on a NE aspect I performed an extended column test and got an ECTP#12 (a sign of poor stability). No recent avalanches observed.
Weather
- Air Temp
- 42
- Cloud Cover
- broken
- Rain Elevation
- Likely the summit
Cloudy, southerly winds and warm temps.
Snowpack
Overall, the snowpack is very thin! The snow by the lake was 2-6" of wet and slushy. There are a lot of exposed rocks and logs making travel hazardous and cumbersome. I suspect Sunday's rain did reach the top of Paulina Peak due to rain runnels observed towards the top of the mountain.
Around 7,000ft I found up to 20" of heavy snow sitting on top of weaker snow (facets) on a northeast aspect.
Avalanche
None