New Snow on Jakes Peak

8 to 12'' of new storm snow on Jakes Peak today.  SW winds were light with gusts in the moderate range with minimal wind transport present.  Previous signs of wind scouring and wind pillows were present on the top exposed summit ridge of the peak from stronger winds overnight.  Some minor cracking did occur with these wind slabs but overall they had limited reactivity to ski cuts or cornice kicks.   A slight density change still exists between the new storm snow and the old soft snow above a firm old surface crust on northerly aspects, but this did not show propagation potential with the ECT.  Mostly sunny conditions varied with cloud cover throughout the day.  A few small natural loose wet avalanches were observed on steep east aspects near rocks.  Snow did get heavier by midday below 7500' on east aspects and northerly aspects snow became heavy and wet below 7000' by early afternoon.  Minor roller balls and pinwheels did occur but snow surface warming was limited from partial cloud cover, cold temperatures, and light winds.