Sunny and warm mid-day, little wind.
Observation: Chugach State Park
Location: Ship Creek
Skied up Ship Creek from Arctic Valley. Several point releases observed, in steeper gullies (see photo). All of these appeared to be recent. No formal test pits.
Weather
Snow surface
Nearly all surfaces were wind and sun affected (see photo). Some dry powder in shaded areas down along the creek. Tough skiing elsewhere as most surfaces were icy and or wind blown.
Point release in a steep gully on the west side of Ship Creek.
Wind affected terrain along the trail.