December 5, 2023. 06:00 AM

-2.0 deg, overcast, light rain, calm winds. 25 cm new snow.

Another storm day yesterday. Rain crust forming on the surface. Total 40-50 cm settling storm snow overlies surface hoar, facets, and sun crust on solar aspects above 2000 m. Early season snowpack is well consolidated and supportive. Average 100 cm, up to 130 cm in lee terrain.

Storm slab is reactive on the Dec 1 surface hoar, facets, and sun crust. Lots of whumphing and shooting cracks in small terrain features yesterday.

Groups skiing Chicken Knob, Banana Belt, and Crystal Vision yesterday.