Several days and warmer temperatures have allowed the new snow to stabilize and bond fairly well with the old snow surface. Compression results were CT 23, Q2 at one location, with failure at the old snow/new snow interface. But without multiple locations surveyed, and given the nature of a shallow, early season snowpack, caution and restraint are advised. Facets are developing at the ground from late Oct snows but still quite minimal. Surface hoar is abundant and will need to be looked at when new snow comes, as well as developing near surface facets.

Stiff wind slabs at upper elevations exist. Most have gained strength but it still may be possible to trigger one along exposed ridge crests that face E-NE-NW.