Other than deep slab issues, per a discussion with Evelyn, was curious about the following today:

- Fresh wind drifting -> None observed.

- Weaknesses in the snow surface -> No surface hoar noted, also did not find any Radiation Recrystallization (RR) sitting on top of recent sun crusts. Perhaps some near-surface faceting, but overall the snow surface currently consists of either a crust on some solar aspects, or a few cms of light-density snow that fell on Friday.

- Weakening snow at the lower elevations -> This is a prime period for faceting, but even at lower elevations where there is a thinner snowpack, the snowpack remains supportable for travel, and I could not identify any weakening of the snowpack with quick hand pits.

Increasing winds will be the primary issue for the upcoming period.

Hazard is Low on all aspects and elevations other than on upper elevation north aspects where there is a Moderate hazard of triggering a deep slab avalanche. Sunday may be a different story with an rising hazard due to increasing winds - there is plenty of soft snow available for transport.

Poor quality photo - but found what has the appearance of a glide avalanche on the steep, north facing Silver Fork Headwall. Cracks and flanks were visible, as well what appears to be a stauchwall. However the slab largely stayed in place. Did not get that close to it for a better look, and photo is poor quality. This is a very steep, rocky slope that likely had a layer of facets underneath the recent storm snow. The issue is that this is not the type of terrain that produces glide avalanches, and this terrain often has both natural and skier-triggered slides that run a distance down the slope. Probably nothing more than the snow nerd in me.