Went for an early morning ski up Grizzly Gulch. Did not notice any red flags while traveling along the Patsey Marley ridgeline, though there were pockets of bulletproof wind slab. I expected that wind loading would have a detrimental effect on the north-facing slope I planned to ride. However, these pockets were confined only to the ridgeline/first 10 or so meters of my run, and I observed mostly excellent and surfy riding conditions on the way down. Boot high, medium density powder.

My one concern going into the weekend is the large, overhanging cornices breaking off during the warm days, and soft slab avalanches triggering on the shaded, loaded aspects.