Observations from Border Ruffian

2 feet of new snow observed at mid elevations and on sheltered slopes. Less new snow (average of 1 foot but highly variable) observed on lee sides of ridges and on lee slopes without dense tree cover. I think the recent winds blew new snow farther downslope than usual. Test slopes showed shallow storm slab instabilities. Recent natural D1s were observed on E/NE aspects just below cornices. Whumpfing observed and an ECT propagated above the Jan 4th crust. Early signs of settlement observed. We traveled off trail from Hope Valley SNO-PARK to Indian Valley and saw similar conditions in all areas observed.

Video: ECTP near pin drop. Interesting it propagated on facets above the Jan 4th crust, though the facets below are a more obvious week layer. Video shows a vertical crack upon failure, but there was also propagation across the column that's harder to see.

Pic 1: A small natural avalanche that had a light dusting of new snow over the debris. We did not approach closer.

Pic 2: Early signs of settlement observed in the afternoon.