*NOTE: THIS PIT IS BEFORE THE 12/22-23 STORM EVENT. Upper elevations in GVs can have significant wind-loading, with cross-loading from both North and South. With sufficient slab formation, propagation possible in existing Dec. layers, although conditions are mostly stable. Crust(s) at Nov./Dec. interface could be good sliding surface, but bonding to crust is better than expected. November snowpack, although partially faceted, has no obvious weak or sliding layers and is stable.