December 20, 2023. 06:00 AM

-1.0 deg, snowing, calm winds. 16 cm new new snow.

Total 30 cm recent storms snow over previous settled and sun crust. Total 50 cm settled storm snow overlies the December 5 rain crust. Early season snowpack is well consolidated and supportive. Average 150 cm, up to 170 cm in lee terrain.

No new avalanches yesterday.

Groups in Merlot and Chicken Knob