December 2

Spruces to Wilson Fork and back

Elevations, slope angles and aspects

7400'-10k, angles approaching 40°, all aspects.

Snow conditions

The old surface is a rain-rime crust of variable thickness. An inch of dense snow was added by late afternoon.

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Weather

Partly cloudy to overcast. Snow showers after 2 pm. Winds from the wnw gusting to 30 mph. Moderate temperatures.

Snow pit

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Evaluation

Snow was stable.

Bonding of old-new snow is questionable. Currently forecast 3-5 additional inches will probably not produce widespread avalanching. Wind drifted areas may have enough load for localized activity. Sluffing is likely.

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