December 17, 2022. 06:00 AM

-12.0 deg C, valley fog, light west winds. No new snow.

Silky settled pow skiing - so good. Wind effect at ridge top and alpine areas exposed to northwest flow. Total 40-50 cm of settled storm snow out there over a thin sun crust on south aspect, and surface hoar at treeline. Total 90 - 100 cm over Nov 21 layer of surface hoar, facets, and sun crust on south aspects. Even solid coverage 150 - 160 cm down to 1600 m.

No new avalanches yesterday.

All groups in Bear Creek yesterday - Merlot, Premium Red, Greenpiece, and Chicken Knob.