February 9
Alta guard, keyhole, Cardiac, Mill b south, Mineral fork
Elevations, slope angles and aspects
7400-10800', angles over 35°, all aspects.
Snow conditions
South facing had a variable crust, punchy and not so, sun warming softened.
North facing retained dry snow into early afternoon, lower elevations wet with warming.
Weather
Blue skies, mild temperatures and light wind.
Avalanche activity
Rollers and point release sluffing with warming.
Evaluation
Instability was heat related. Would expect a continuation(follow the sun).
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