FORECASTER COMMENTS: While graupel seems like it would make a significant weak layer with its 'ball bearing' appearance, it does not usually act as a widespread weak layer in Utah. It will occasionally produce some slab avalanches but they are generally fairly 'pockety' in nature. This is generally more pronounced in places where the graupel pools after it rolls off of steeper slopes. With no storms in the near future, this probably won't play much of a roll as a potential weak layer. Kobernik