January 20, 2023. 06:00 AM

-9.0 deg C, thin fog, calm wind. Trace new snow.

20 cm fresh low density pow over previous settled storm snow. 80 cm storm snow overlies the Jan 12 widespread surface hoar, and a rime crust open areas treeline and alpine. This layer was not reactive in recent test profiles (Merlot, Chicken Knob).

No new avalanches.

Exchange day yesterday - outgoing guests opened up Shiraz, new guests skiing Dead Zone, Ned Zone, and Merlot.