Since 1700 on the 10th another 5 inches of Light to Moderate Density snow fell. Riding conditions were excellent on Moderate and Low Angle terrain with Southerly facing slope riding well until after noon when the sun became a factor. Trail breakiing was still thick in many places. Below 8400 feet yesterday warm temperatures and precip caused saturated wet snow to be buried by the last 5 inches that fell late on the 10th into the early morning hours on the 11th. Regardless even these wet grains allowed for supportable excellent riding. M/F crusts will be found on SSE, S and SW aspects on Monday the 12th. Wind scouring observed even at some WSW and SW mid elevations slopes that generally are protected terrain. As well, scouring observed on many ridgelines with the same aspects.
Deep Slab issues continue to be the Wild Card with the rapid loading from the latest event. Though nothing was observed in the small area traveled today, combined with poor visibility during the times traveled may have limited observing this possibility in other Upper Elevation Northerly facing terrain.
Lower elevation Wet Loose activity in the afternoon hours was limited and predictable.
Danger observed in area traveled was Moderate today, and it appears that with the Persistent and Deep Slab issues a possibility, it will remain Considerable in Upper Elevation Northerly facing terrain due to the possibility of continual Wind Loading. Mid pack facets not noted today in areas traveled and this will be another possible concern until ruled out over the next two days. .
