Despite the strong April sun, the unseasonably cool temps and winds kept a lid on any wet activity. North facing aspects were still cold & dry when we were exiting mid-afternoon, and south facing aspects at 3 pm was still soft and only producing some minor wet rollerballs. I suspect only East through West aspects will be crusted beneath any new snow early this week.

Mostly Low danger today with any hazard being wet activity on very steep southerly slopes, particularly in a terrain trap.

I was finding MF crusts underneath the storm snow from Saturday night on all but steeper upper elevation North aspects. Looking ahead to the next 3-4 day period - it appears we can expect some precipitation, yet it will come in slowly. On NE and NW aspects, it is possible the MF crusts and storm snow from Saturday night can provide the layering for weaknesses.

Am so saddened by the loss of Craig Patterson, and my heart and thoughts go out to his co-workers and especially his wife and young daughter. Although I did not have the privilege to know Craig personally, like so many others, I certainly knew of Craig and always read his observations. I thought alot of him over the past few days, and how his work has made it possible for me and so many of us to safely ski in these mountains we all love so dearly. His work and dedication as a UDOT forecaster and avalanche educator were invaluable. To me, it seems the best way we can honor Craig is to continue his good work. And this applies to everyone - ranging from the seasoned pros down to the occasional snow shoe'er. For me, it is an honor to be able to contribute to the observer program with the UAC, as well as work as an avalanche educator. And I owe it to professionals like Craig Patterson to be the very best I can be and hope, that in some small way, it allows others to safely enjoy traveling in the mountains in the wintertime.