November 9

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Mill D North fork to Desolation Lake

Current snow cover

Upper Cardiff

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Mill A, Butler, Mill D.

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Elevations, slope angles and aspects

7400-9780', angles over 35°, all aspects

Snow conditions

Patchy snow on the trail all the way to Desolation lake. 4-20" on the shady side up higher.

Snow from the last storm is faceting with cool night time temperatures.

Slopes receiving some sun during the day have a thin, mf surface crust.

Snow is supportable on skis, marginal on foot.

Weather

Beautiful weather, mild temperatures and light wind.

Snow pit

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Evaluation

Stable snow conditions.

Lingering instability may be found in upper elevation terrain exposed to wind.

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Weakest snow is near surface faceting. I'd expect to see an increase in surface sluffing with continued recrystallization.

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It's a little bony in spots!

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