December 8, 2022. 07:00 AM

-10.0 deg C, snowing lightly, light winds. 2 cm new snow.

30 - 40 cm of recent storm snow out there over a thin sun crust on south aspect, and surface hoar at treeline. Total 80 - 90 cm storm snow settling over Nov 21 layer of surface hoar, facets, and sun crust on south aspects. Storm slab producing sudden planar results in test profiles. Even solid coverage 120 - 140 cm down to 1600 m.

No new avalanches.

Groups skiing Merlot, Shiraz, Banana Belt, and Blind Faith yesterday.