January 26
Mill D north, Reynolds, Butler Basin, Wilson fork, Millcreek
Elevations, slope angles and aspects
6400-10k, angles over 35°, all aspects.
Snow conditions
Settled snow on all aspects.
Sun exposed warmed enough to crust with cooling. No wet activity observed.
Surface hoar formation was widespread at all elevations
No cracking, no collapsing. Ski cuts produced no sluffing.
Weather
Sunny skies, moderate temperatures in the shade, mild in the sun. Winds were light.
Evaluation
Mostly stable snow with no observed instability.
Day time heating may initiate wet activity.
Sliders may still be possible. Didn't see any of that.
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