December 18, 2023. 06:00 AM

-4.0 deg, overcast, calm winds. No new new snow.

New sun crust on south aspects. Otherwise 15 cm recent storms snow over previous settled storm. Total 50 cm settled storm snow overlies the December 5 rain crust. Early season snowpack is well consolidated and supportive. Average 140 cm, up to 160 cm in lee terrain.

No new avalanches yesterday.

Groups skiing Merlot, Shiraz, Repeater yesterday.