Utah Avalanche Center

I was very surprised that the ECT did not break easier or propagate on the layer of old near surface facets at 105-95 cm. Signs on instability were not apparent above treeline. On shaded sheltered slopes below treeline we got widespread cracking.

strong east winds overnight, with hard, scoured conditions on the summit ridge, but some powder lower on east facing slopes. Dust-on-crust conditions mostly, with last week's tracks still visible.