December 16, 2023. 06:00 AM

-5.0 deg, overcast, calm winds. No new new snow.

Up to 10 cm storm snow overlies sun crust on south aspects. 45 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 140 cm, up to 160 cm in lee terrain.

No new avalanches yesterday.

Groups skiing Chainsaw Massacre, Chicken Knob, Merlot, C’est Bon, and Twighlight Zone yesterday.