December 13, 2023.

-8.0 deg, clea skies, calm winds. No new new snow.

New sun crust on south aspects. 40 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 120 cm, up to 140 cm in lee terrain.

No new avalanches yesterday.

Groups skiing Dead Zone, Shiraz, Back to Basics, and Shazam yesterday.