December 25
Alta guard station-Cardiff(powerline, cardiac ridge, high ivory)-Reynolds flat
Elevations, slope angles and aspects
7500-10600', angles over 35°, all aspects
Snow conditions
There was maybe 4" of soft snow from the recent storm in wind sheltered. South facing had a variable crust with some soft snow scattered around.
Otherwise, wind damaged snow was the rule. Shallow wind drfts, some recent some not so, boilerplate in scoured areas, etc.
Weather
Overcast skies, cool temperatures, a few snow flurries. Wind from the north, gusting over 15 mph in exposed terrain.
Evaluation
No cracking, no collapsing. Stable snow was found in areas trveled through.
Potential instability from recent wind drifting, none found
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