December 18, 2022. 06:00 AM

-17.0 deg C, snowing, light west winds. 6 cm new snow.

Cold dry freshies overlies surface hoar and previous wind effect at ridge top and alpine areas exposed to northwest flow. Total 40-50 cm of settled storm snow out there over a thin sun crust on south aspect, and surface hoar at treeline. Total 90 - 100 cm over Nov 21 layer of surface hoar, facets, and sun crust on south aspects. Even solid coverage 150 - 160 cm down to 1600 m.

No new avalanches yesterday.

Groups skiing Merlot, Premium Red, C’est Bon, and Laid Back yesterday.