The snow was most sensitive in terrain that was more open and affected by the wind. We experienced collapsing and cracking when the slope angle approached 30 degrees. Shooting cracks that propagated for 30 feet or more were common. New snow was failing both above and below the newest rime crust on faceted snow. Snow was well behaved in sheltered terrain out of the wind. Lingering instabilities will be prolonged by forecast cold temps.
