May 10
Alta guard station, Toledo bowl, Holy Toledo, Black Knob, Cardiff pass
Snow conditions
4-12" storm total.
South facing + some off aspects had a thick, styrene crust which softened with warming. Upper elevation shady, dense and creamy.
Mank by early afternoon on return to guard station.
Continued localized collapsing(Collapsing on what? Refreeze remains shallow with wetter snow under the damp, spongy refozen old surface), limited to open low angled areas.
Weather
Mostly cloudy with patches of fog, light wind from the west, moderate to mild temperatures.
Evaluation
Weather guessers are suggesting increased wind and a few additional flakes so...
Stability dependent on wind, continued snow and temperature.
Isolated wet slab potential with significant load or rapid warming.
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