January 26, 2023. 07:00 AM

-1.5 deg C, snowing lightly, light north west winds. 2 cm new snow.

15 - 20 cm recent settled storm snow overlies surface hoar and facets. Continued wind effect ridge top and alpine from moderate north west winds. 80 cm storm snow overlies the Jan 12 widespread surface hoar, and a rime crust open areas treeline and alpine. This layer has not been reactive in recent test profiles (Merlot, Chicken Knob, Crystal Vision).

No new avalanches yesterday.

Groups skiing Shazam, Laid Back, Banana Belt, and Back to Basics yesterday.