December 26, 2023. 06:30 AM

-6.0 deg, broken skies, light east wind. 6 cm new snow.

6 cm new snow overlies surface hoar and sun crust on steep south. Previous storm snow well settled and supportive. Total 70-80 cm settled storm snow overlies the December 5 rain crust. Early season snowpack is well consolidated and supportive. Average 160 cm, up to 180 cm in lee terrain.

No new avalanches yesterday.

Xmas friends and family skiing Merlot, Chainsaw Massacre, and Little Baldur yesterday.