Needle Peak

-Precip s-1 -light sw winds with moderate gusts at ridge tip

CTE 5 RP dn 50 on crust/storm interface HS 90 CM F 70 cm 4F 40 P Hand sheers were showing easy to moderate resistance with failure on same layer. Despite results, no avalanches, shooting crack or sloughs were observed. Small ski cuts over convexities produced no results. Soft wind slab development on lee side of ridge where trees are less sparse.