February 2
Alta upper parking, Grizzly Gulch, East bowl
West bowl Silver Fork, Days Fork, Spruces
Elevations, slope angles and aspects
7400-10k+, angles over 35°, all aspects.
Snow conditions
Add an inch or three to the old variably crusted snow.
The fresh was dense which did improve the skiing a bit.
Ski cuts on steeper hills produced point release surface sluffing lacking any punch.
Lower elevations retain damp snow, not as loud or teeth chattering
Weather
Snow flurries in the morning with gradual clearing into the afternoon, mild temperatures and light wind.
Avalanche activity
None observed
Evaluation
Stable snow on all aspects at all elevations.
Future stability will be dependent on bonding of new to the old surface, day time heating and wind effect.
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