Relay Peak Observations

Recent SW winds have moved small amounts of new snow with minor new wind slab development observed.  Small buried surface hoar was observed at snowpit location (1-3mm) and was decomposing.  Current surface hoar on snow surface had variable distibution through the terrain and smaller in size than observed at other locations throughout the forecast area.  Cold unconsolidated snow can still be found on shaded NW-N-NE aspects.  Crusts exist on most solar aspects with early season snowpack conditions throughout the area. 

Photo 1: Small snow squall moving into the area.

Photo 2: Small cornice piece dropped onto a test slope with no results.