No signs of instability.
Observation: Hatcher Pass
Location: Babyruth
Standard uptrack to Babyruth from Independence Mine. Dry, cold , and clear was the best description for the day.
Observer Comments
Weather
6 degrees at the parking lot in the sun. 0 degrees in the shade. Slight breeze coming down slope as sun warmed up upper mountain top.
Snow surface
Dry powder on top of firm crust/ wind board prevailed . Small poket of dry loose powder in Babyruth gully. Enough for 3 riders to enjoy. But most areas were dust on crust skiing.
Snowpack
No formal pits done. Pole probing only.