February 15

White Pine-Boulder Basin

Elevations, slope angles and aspects

7800-10500', angles over 35°, north and east facing aspects.

Snow conditions

Zipper rime crust at all elevations capping 2-4" of dense snow.

limber-rime

Lower elevation snow warmed enough to get a bit soggy on the afternoon exit.

Weather

Foggy skies, moderate temperatures, wind from the west, gusting over 20 mph.

Evaluation

Good stability in the area traveled.

Would expect wind and warming dictating any future instability.

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