Obs from Grouse

Weather obs: 

Extreme winds up in ward canyon this afternoon. I almost turned around in the parking area with concern of falling branches / trees. 

Evidence of rain on snow below 7500ft. Rain/snow line was dropping rapidly during late afternoon hours (1400-1600) 

Snowpack obs: 

HS 145 / NE aspect / 7850ft 

15cm new snow (very dense + high water content) 

CTE (SP) @ down 20cm x2 (just below 01/02 rain/mist crust)

CTM (SC) @ down 100cm x2 (dec 11th facets) 

ECTP30 @ down 100cm (dec 11th facets)