December 31, 2023. 06:30 AM

-1.0 deg, snowing, calm wind. 2 cm new snow.

10 cm recent storm snow overlies surface hoar and sun crust on steep south. Sun crust on steep south aspects. Wind effect ridge top and alpine. Previous storm snow well settled and supportive. Total 70-80 cm settled storm snow overlies the December 5 rain crust. Early season snowpack is well consolidated and supportive. Average 160 cm, up to 180 cm in lee terrain.

No new avalanches yesterday.

Groups skiing Chardonnay, Dead Zone, Ned Zone, and Merlot yesterday.