Observation Date: 01/30/2021

Route/Location:
NE treed slope into the bowl, two S chutes from peak/ridge

Weather:
Cloudy

Wind:
Light

New Snow: No New Snow

Avalanche Activity:
Very small, isolated wind slabs along some ridge lines could be activated.

Other Comments:
Top surface was ~3″ of soft cold snow on NE aspect. S aspects were variable with a shallow underlaying crust supportable for skis, not for boots. Thin graupel top surface was noticeable on S aspects and may have been more widespread. S aspects had up to ~1″ of soft cold snow atop a shallow crust, with exposed crust in wind prone areas near ridges.

Observer: B McM