February 21, 2024. 06:00 AM

-4.0 deg, broken skies, calm winds. 12 cm new snow.

15-20 cm recent storm snow overlies previous surface hoar facets in sheltered terrain, sun crust on solar aspects, and wind effect in the alpine. The early Feb melt freeze crust is down 50 cm. Mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated and supportive. Average 240 cm, up to 300 cm in lee terrain. Wind effect from S / SW yesterday at ridge top.

No new avalanches yesterday, new snow sluffing in steep open terrain.

Exchange day yesterday - new guests skiing Baldurzone, Banana Belt, Twighlight Zone, Dead Zone, and Shiraz.