Quick report
- Cracking
- specific
We took advantage of generally stable conditions to enjoy a small slice of the terrain that the Middle Fork is known for.
- The snow surface remained frozen and supportable to boot-packing at all elevations through noon.
- The upper-elevation surface was frozen upon our exit at 1415, with quality corn skiing found below roughly 5500 feet.
- Thin slabs of wind-drifted snow were common at mid and upper elevations from recent southwest winds. These were harmless in the terrain we traveled.
- No recent avalanche activity observed. Many south-facing paths have dirty debris piles confirming wet loose slides gouged down to the ground during one of the many warming events this spring.
- There remains plenty of snow at mid and upper elevations for spring riding.
Weather
- Air Temp
- 25
- Cloud Cover
- few
- Wind Loading
- moderate
- Rain Elevation
- 4000
- Recent Snowfall
- 3
- Snow Avail For Transport
- small smounts
Mostly clear conditions, but cool air temperatures and wind kept the comfort level on the cool side.
Snowpack
We found the surface crust thick and stout at all elevations on the northerly slopes we traveled.