December 18, 2021. 06:30 AM

-14.0 deg C, snowing, calm winds. 4 cm new snow.

Cool temps and recent snowfall maintaining good skiing on all aspects. Recent west wind effect at ridge top and alpine. Up to 70 cm recent storm snow overlies the December 4 rain crust. 230 cm coverage above 1900 m, 190 cm at 1700 m.

Natural and skier triggered to soft windslab pockets to size 1 yesterday.

Exchange day yesterday - outgoing guests skiing Shiraz in the sunshine, and new guests getting out on Shiraz and Merlot. Great start to the trip.