Headed to the Nipple in Buttler Fork via Mill D North, no new signs of instability noted today. Had a look into the Wilson Chutes, and Soldier Fork, no signs of any recent activity but still not ready to dive into the steep N facing lines on the Millcreek BBC divide, plus the NE facing terrain in both drainages are a bit wind hammered from the E-NE winds. Surface hoar growth was noted in the bottom of drainages but not up higher on the actual ski runs. At this point I'm hopping the winds cease and a few cold clear nights might break down the wind damage in the higher alpine and make it more user friendly. Photos, continued, E-NE winds in upper Cardiff and in the top of the Wilson Chutes, Happy New Year it's been a great spell of powder skiing

Thinking moderate except in terrain that continues to get wind loaded from the E--NE winds