December 9, 2023. 06:30 AM

-13.0 deg, clear, light southwest winds. Trace new snow.

16 cm recent storm snow overlies the rain crust from December 5. Total 50-60 cm settled storm snow overlies surface hoar, facets, and sun crust on solar aspects above 2000 m. Early season snowpack is well consolidated and supportive. Average 120 cm, up to 140 cm in lee terrain.

No new avalanche obs.

Groups in Banana Belt, Hoods, Starbucks, and Blind Faith yesterday.