February 2-3
Two days in Millcreek
Bowman, Yellow Jacket, Alexander, Porter, and Raymond
Elevations, slope angles and aspects
6200-10200, angles over 35°, all aspects
Snow conditions
Stable settled snow at all elevations on all aspects. Surface hoar
rose hoar experiencing melt-freeze
and near surface faceting was found from the parking area to the summits, including south facing. Ski conditions are hunt and peck because of heavy traffic.
The glide on Raymond has also opened for the season.
Weather
Clear skies, above the smog, with mild temperatures and light wind.
Evaluation
Stable snow. Instability would be from daytime heating of exposed aspects and further glide causing release on the rock slabs
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